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France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country in Western Europe with several other overseas territories and islands situated in other continents, as well as in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. France is the largest west-European country, having a total land area of 674,843 sq km.
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How did France react to the jay treaty?
When the USA and France signed their Alliance in 1777, remember
this was during the American war for Independence, we were fighting
for our independence and Franklin got us an alliance with France, we
needed French help. now however , France was at war with ALMOST
ALL, of Europe, thanks to their Revolution. G. Washington, the
President of the USA, knew that a war with the British would be
disastrous for the USA. We were a small backwoods country with
a 5,000 man army and maybe 5 warships. Britain had a huge army,
compared to ours and over 100 warships. We would have gotten
stomped on. Washington sent Jay over to britain to see if our
problems with Britain could be worked out. The Treaty Jay came back
with was not that great, it did not speak to impressment or the
seizing of our sailors by Britain or give us much in fair trade BUT IT
did stop the USA from going to war and that is what France objected
to, they wanted the USA, their Ally to fight the English. Fortunately
the USA did not fight the war. The France replied by seizing our ships
sailing towards Britain for trade. We responded to the French seizures
by sending out our navy, now up to 15 ships to fight the French navy.
Which they did quite successfully, during the term of J. Adams as
president.
Hope that helps.
Why is Paris become capital of France?
But why is it called Paris?
A history lessonThe Parisii people were a Gallic tribe who inhabited the area from around 250 BC. Officially, Paris was called Lutetia Parisiorum, or Lutetia for short (after "Lutetia of the Parisii").
In 52 BC, Julius Ceasar conquered the 'city' - which was actually then a fishing village on the Île de la Cité. Under the Romans, it spread out across the river bank, becoming more and more important during the reigns of later emperors. The name of the city was also altered to Lutèce.
The city reclaimed its original identity (as being related to the Parisii) by calling itself "Paris" towards the end of the Roman occupation. The Frankish king Clovis I sealed the city's fame and importance by establishing Paris as his capital in the year 508.
It is worth noting that the name for the Parisii tribe is derived from the Celtic Gallic word parisio, meaning "the working people" or "the craftsmen."
Other names for ParisLike so many major cities, Paris enjoys multiple nicknames, its most famous being "La Ville-Lumière" (meaning, "The Light City" but popularly translated as "The City of Lights" or "The City of Light"). The nickname is deserved because of its fame as a center of education and ideas - as well as Paris' early adoption of, well, street lighting.
In the early 20th century, a trend began in which Paris is called Paname, a slang name that has become popular with young people in recent years.
More Paris triviaParis' inhabitants are known in English as "Parisians" and in French as Parisiens. Parisians are often pejoratively called Parigots (term first used in 1900 by those living outside the Paris region, but now the term may be considered endearing by Parisians themselves).
When was the statue of liberty brought over from France?
The statue arrived in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885 on board the French frigate Isère commanded by Lespinasse De Saune. It arrived in parts. A section of the arm was displayed at the American Centennial in Philadelphia.
What are the colonies of France?
One of the Colony of France is located in North Eastern United States and South Eastern Canada. Mostly states located in New France.
How did Bismarck move France and Prussia towards war?
Bismarck moved France and Prussia towards war by editing and releasing the 'Ems Dispatch'. The dispatch made it appear that William I had insulted France. Napoleon responded by declaring war on Germany.
What followed the fall of the French monarchy?
Louis XVI, 1789
French Revolution
mistreating the french people to the extent that they decided to revolt - they were living in really bad conditions, had no food, etc. Marie Antoinette's response was that they should "eat cake". The link below has more detailed information.
What do they call a French kiss in France?
1. (Everywhere except France): An overtly sexual act, to kiss with tongues.
2. (France only) An overtly non-sexual act, to greet somebody by giving them a light peck on each cheek. This is a traditional gesture, even between members of the same sex.
Who was known as the citizen king of France?
Louis-Philippe, who reigned 1830 to 1848 as a constitutional monarch.
What language was spoken in France before French?
Probably Latin, since French is a "romance" language, which has nothing to do with love. It means a language derived from the language of the Roman empire-- which includes not just French but Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. As with all of these languages, French evolved gradually from its Latin origins and ultimately became a distinct language; but its early version was very different from the French we see today (just like the English of Chaucer's day is quite different from modern English). During the period from about 800-1000, something that resembled French was beginning to be seen; by the time of the Renaissance, the language had evolved into something we could recognize even today.
Who is the current foreign affairs minister of France?
The current Minister of Foreign & European Affairs for France is Bernard Kouchner who took office on May 17, 2007. Kouchner is a politician, diplomat, and doctor.
Among many other (and just as important) things:
- Chinese troops expelled from the Vietnamese capital.
- Theatrical performances no longer banned in Pennsylvania.
- The birth of the U.S. Post Office.
- The first meeting of the House of Representatives.
- Mutiny on the Bounty!
- The U.S. Constitution.
- Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps.
- The fall of the Bastille; the beginning of the French Revolution.
- A moon is discovered orbiting Saturn.
- The end of the French Revolution.
- The first Thanksgiving Day!
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Source: see the related link below.
There is a big difference in value between the France Franc and the Belgium Franc, so please specify.
Are there aristocrats in France?
There are some specialized schools from which many of our ruling State politicians originate, such as the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA), itself open to anybody. Some high officials who administer the State's more technical bodies may also come from the École Polytechnique (X), primarily an elite school of engineers. Previous president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (note the particle) was one of them. Regional administrators frequently come from the Institut national des études territoriales (ENET).
But France is a democracy, so there is no instituted aristocracy or aristocrats.
Still, many politicians and company rulers navigate in the same sphere and could be considered to form an informal aristocracy of sorts.
If you mean the Nobility, there are about 3,000 families with nobility titles today.
These titles don't confer any privileges, which were abolished during the French Revolution. Over 350 of these titles were conferred during the unstable period immediately after the French Revolution (monarchy, empires, Restauration).
Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain
What kind of work do people in France do?
What kind of a question is that? They do thousands of things, just like everybody else.
Nope because my country grow rice for living and India grow different kinds of fruits and vegtabes.
Why do you think the French revolution caused other European nations to oppose France?
The first and most important reason for this was that the other Monarchical European nations felt threatened. They feared revolutions of the same kind in their own countries. The second was that the French revolution was incredibly violent
The wealth of France has been increased by various industries and trading activities. This is the only European nation with a wealth tax imposed
How much money did France borrow from the US after World War 1?
Nothing. All the North-east part of France had been destroyed by Germany.
Germany had a big debt towards France. The Germans felt humiliated by WW1 and so, instead of giving money to France, crushed it in WW2.
What is the value of a 1919 2 franc piece?
The silver 2 francs "semeuse" (1889 - 1920) in mint condition is worth at best between 7€ to 15€ depending of the year. The most valuable coins in this series are those before 1913. Coins issued from 1915 to 1920 are the most common and the less sought after.
What are the major religions in France?
The major religion in France is Catholic.... Here is where i found my information. France has traditionally been a catholic country and today approximately 80% of the population of France ascribe, at least nominally, to the Catholic religion. In reality, however, France is a deeply secular country which seen the role of organized religion in the lives of people in France diminish ever since the revolutions in in1780 and 1804. Many French people who are counted as belonging to the Catholic religion have not been. The vast majority of Catholics in France do not attend church regularly or even at all.
The Catholic Church in France is viewed as quite progressive and keeping in step with the changes that living in modern society brings. The former Archbishop of Paris since 1981, Jean Marie Lustiger, was born to Jewish parents in Paris in 1926 and converted to the Catholic religion at the age of 14.
