What did France do after World War 2?

Answer 1

After World War II France attempted to regain its hegemony over its overseas possessions in both Africa and Asia. They met with stiff resistance in both areas. There was a popular revolution in Algeria in the 1950's which culminated in the expulsion of the French government by 1962. Although Algeria still maintains close ties with France to this day. France aidied in the liberation and subsequent occupation of Lebanon and Syria in the 1950's and played a small role in establishing the governments in those countries. In Southeast Asia the French attempted to regain control of French Indochina but were thwarted in that effort by the communist Viet Minh, Pathet Lao, and Khmer Rouge guerrillas. From about 1945 and escalating to 1954 the French fought these different groups in various places throughout the provence. Ultimately though the main French army was defeated by the Viet Minh at the battle of Dien Bien Phu. After this French Indochina was divided into the three independent nations of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. France continued to grant independance to her other African and carribean possessions throughout the 1950's and 1960's. France still maintains close ties with many of her former African colonies and has sent troops to them on numerous occations.

Also1. France played a key role in the establishment of the various European communities from which the Euopean Union (EU) developed.

2. From the late 1950s onwards France made very rapid economic progress and is now a very prosperous country indeed.

Answer 2

The French economy after World War One was destroyed. The loss of man power for production, as well as the destruction of prime agricultural land led to an increased need for imports from other countries. Additionally, the cost of the war left an immense strain on Government Finances. In short, France was left in economic ruin at the end of the war. Here is a link to a document that will provide you with a much more in depth analysis of the french economy during and after ww1: http://www.delta.ens.fr/abstracts/wp200316.pdf

Answer 3

The economy did well, there was a lot of employment and a lot of work to be done, like building bomb shells and ammo for the war. The women got to do some of the mens jobs when the men were off to war. Overall the economy was great and there was a high demand for wheat since the wheat prices went up in Canada at the time.