France
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- WWII
- that was the war to end all wars
- Lovre
- one of the greatest museusems in the world. Mona Lisa and Leonardo DiVinci are some of the great masterpieces found there.
- Eiffel Tower
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it was built in the mid 1800's for the World's Fair
made if steek - International Disputes
- WWI, WWII
- Metró
- the underground subway system
- Type of Government
- Republic, there are 5 republics
- Napoleon Bonaparte
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He wanted to take over the world. He invaded Russia in the winter and lost 1/6 of his army (french army) His last battle was Waterloo in Belgium
he was exciled to St. Helena to live alone - Arc de Triomphe
- the monument dedicated to Napoleon's victories. They ahve the eternal flame there dedicated to the unknown soldier. There are 12 avenues leading off of the arc de triomphe
- Paris
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the city of light, the cultural and intellectual center of the world.
- Industry
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Wine
Types- Gakkiw, Rothchild
Fashion
Types- Dior Chanel, Givenchy - Notre Dame Cathedral
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built in the 12th century
gargoyles- stone monsters ut on top of buiolding to scare off evil
- Important Alliances
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US, UN, Common Wealth of Nations, NATU
NATU- North Atlantic Treaty Organization - Sorbonne
- an elite university. Jackie Kennedy went there for a little while.
- Natural Resource
- Coal
- Natural Boundaries
- English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of lion, Bay of Biscay
- Political Boundaries
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Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxinberg`
- Terrain
- The Seine River is the longest river in France. Alps along the Switzerland Border, French Alps, Mt. Blanc is the highest mountain
- Strategic Resource
- Uranium
- What are the colors of the French flag and what do they stand for?
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Blue, White, and Red
Red and blue- city of Paris
White- the Burbon Kings of France - Paris' nickname
- the City of Light
- Palace of Versailles
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Made of all gold!
the peace treaty for WWII was signed there. - Joan of Arc
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1420
She heard a voice from a higher being saying that she could lead the french army into battle. they army won! people turned on her and she was burned to the stake. - Head of State
- Francis Meteron
- 2 branches of government
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National Assembly and
Senate - Term meaning high fashion
- Haute Couture
- What places/things are found in the left bank?
- Sorbonne, the Eiffel Tower,and metro
- What places are found in the right bank?
- arc de triomphe, champs-elyseés, and lovre
- Sun King
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1643
The Sun king was King Louis the 14th. he loved gold. He lived in the palace of Versailles with his wife Marie Antoinette
Her last words were, "Let them eat cake!" - Champs-Elyseés
- the main street leading into Paris
- President
- Jocque Charoque