Luxembourg's Changing Borders - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses Luxembourg's history of territorial changes, starting from the 17th century when it lost land to France. After the Napoleonic Wars, Luxembourg entered a union with the Netherlands but lost more territory after the Belgian Revolution. During WWII, Luxembourg's leader in exile, Pierre DuPont, supported the Allies. Post-war, various nations made territorial claims, but most were unsuccessful. Hypothetical scenarios of successful negotiations are also explored.

Which war led to Luxembourg losing territory to France in the 17th century?

• Franco-Spanish War

• Napoleonic Wars

• Belgian Revolution

• World War II

Who was the leader of Luxembourg in exile during World War II?

• King Leopold

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Pierre DuPont

Which country governed the Saar Protectorate until the 1950s?

• Luxembourg

• France

• Belgium

• Netherlands

What was the outcome of the Dutch territorial plan after World War II?

• They gained significant territory in West Germany

• They were allowed to take a tiny strip of land

• They took control of the Saar Protectorate

• They annexed Luxembourg

What happened to the territories claimed by Luxembourg after World War II?

• They were permanently annexed

• They were returned to West Germany

• They were governed by the League of Nations

• They became independent