The Dreyfus Affair

French Army Captain Alfred Dreyfus is convicted of treason

Dec 1, 1894

Dreyfus was found guilty of selling military secrets to Germany. sentenced to life on Devil's Island.

Intelligence Officer discovers forged documents

Dec 1, 1896

The documents used to convict Dreyfus are found to be forged. Officer requests for Dreyfus's release and is denied by the Dept. of War.

Left-winged french ask for Dreyfus's release

Dec 1, 1896

They believe in his innocence.

Right-winged french fight against Dreyfus's release

Dec 1, 1896

Many left winged french believed that time should not be wasted on his ase that the time shoulb be spen on the econmy.
many of them also discouraged it due to the fact Dreyfus was Jewish and they were known to be Anti-Semitic.

Dreyfus is pardoned and released from Devil's Island

Dec 1, 1899

Found Innocent By the French Supreme Court

Jan 1, 1906

Seperation of church and state in France

Jan 1, 1906

Legislation was passed due to the conflict in France.