a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
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What does it mean TO CAPITULATE?
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield.
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Who was the chairman of the government when the french signed the peace treaty?
Adolphe Thiers
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Which two regions did France lose at Sedan?
Alsace and Lorraine.
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What does it mean to be betrayed?
Let down, disappointed
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How did the people of France feel after capitulation and losing Alsace and Lorraine?
Betrayed
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Who lays siege to Paris in March 1871?
The people of France
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What is the name of the government proclaimed by the people of France in 1871?