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Anarchy paris commune   History Bibliography Graphics  The Paris
Commune, functioning between March 18 to May 28 of 1871, was
spawned by the Franco-Prussian war. Germany's victory created
discontent among the Parisian workers who were already unhappy
over growing economic inequality and food shortages. A truce
between France and Germany created further anger among workers
who now were technically under German rule as a result of the
armistice reached between Germany and France. This Armistice
resulted in the Prussian army sending food to Paris and
withdrawing troops to the eas