The Empire also annexed the formerly French territory of Alsace-Lorraine, due in large part to Ludwig's desire to move the French frontier away from the Palatinate.
Keisririik annekteeris ka endise Prantsuse territooriumi Alsace-Lorraine'i, suures osas Ludwigi soovi tõttu viia Prantsuse piir Pfalzist eemale.