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What lands did Charles the Bold buy to make his kingdom territorially continuous?

  • Upper Alsace

  • Lower Alsace

  • Upper Lorraine

  • Lower Lorraine

Answer

Charles the Bold bought the lands of Upper Alsace in 1474 to make his kingdom territorially continuous. This was a strategic move, as it would allow him to control a key route between his French and Flemish territories. However, the purchase was also controversial, as it angered the Swiss, who had previously controlled the region.
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