Question

What was the oder from berlin and what changes did it cause in the school

Answer 1

The order from Berlin stated that only German was to be taught to students in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.

The order from Berlin caused the following changes in the school that day:

☆ The school and all other things were quiet like Sunday morning.
☆ The whole school seemed very strange and solemn.
☆ M. Hamel had put on his finest dress which he wore only on special days like inspection and prize day of school.
☆ The village people came and sat silently on the back benches in the classroom to thank M. Hamel for his services.
☆ The order also brought a great change towards their country and their native language. There was a general sadness about bot being able to utilise the opportunities of learning French when it was easily accessible.
☆ M. Hamel became more sympathetic to his students and taught his lessons with more patience.
☆ The students became more attentive in their classes.