Asked by rachel Anderson on Jul 12, 2024

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Georges Boulanger was

A) a famous French pastry chef.
B) a French hero who died in the Franco-Prussian War.
C) a French officer accused of treason.
D) a French general whose popularity was a threat to the Third Republic.
E) the first president of the French Third Republic.

Georges Boulanger

Georges Boulanger was a French general and politician, known for his charismatic leadership and the political movement he sparked in the late 19th century, which threatened the stability of the Third Republic.

Third Republic

The government system of France from 1870 until the German occupation in 1940, characterized by a democratic parliamentary system.

Franco-Prussian War

A conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia (with its German allies) in 1870-1871, leading to the unification of Germany and the downfall of Napoleon III.

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Andrea SanchezJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Georges Boulanger was a French general who gained immense popularity in the late 19th century due to his perceived nationalism and anti-Republican stance. He was seen as a threat to the stability of the Third Republic and was eventually accused of treason.