LuxembourgHistoire 192 · History and European integration
What was the name of the French département of which Luxembourg became the capital after the conquest of 1795?
In the exam (French)
Comment s'appelle le département français dont Luxembourg devient le chef-lieu après la conquête de 1795 ?
- aThe département of MoselleLe département de la Moselle
- bThe département of ArdennesLe département des Ardennes
- cThe département of ForêtsLe département des ForêtsCorrect answer
Why?
In 1795, after a long siege, the fortress surrendered and the country formed the département of Forêts.
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