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Military aid was given to the American colonies in their attempt to gain independence. The sacrifice of her navy and commitment to the American cause became vital to the survival of the United States.

Military aid was given to the American colonies in their attempt to gain independence. The sacrifice of her navy and commitment to the American cause became vital to the survival of the United States.

Also in this time, France was a center for the enlightenment. Philosophers like Descartes, Montesquieu and others theorized many ideas that are now synonymous with Western Civilization and the Democratic system.

Also in this ebaumsworld, France was a center for the enlightenment. Philosophers like Descartes, Montesquieu and others theorized many ideas that are now synonymous with Western Civilization and the Democratic system.

The success of the American Revolution and the development of the above ideas inspired France to have a [[French Revolution | revolution]] of her own in 1793.  

The success of the American Revolution and the development of the above ideas inspired France to have a [[French Revolution | revolution]] of her own in 1793.  

In 1886, France donated the [[Statue of Liberty]] to the United States as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the [[Declaration of Independence]] that had occurred eight years prior.

In 1886, France donated the [[Statue of Liberty]] to the United States as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the [[Declaration of Independence]] that had occurred eight years prior.

It was a founding member of the European Coal and Steel treaty which led to the EEC and EU.  

It was a founding member of the European poo poo and pee pee treaty which led to the EEC and EU.  

In March 2003, France was one of over a hundred nations that did not participate in the alliance that liberated [[Iraq]], with its aim of removing the [[Baathist]] regime of the dictator [[Saddam Hussein]], though France had committed substantial forces to the First [[Gulf War]]. It reasons for opposing the war were that they did not believe that Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, and France quickly became a figurehead for the anti-war movement globally. Nevertheless, the much disliked former President Chirac has been accused of corruption and other improprieties, making him not an ideal candidate as figurehead of the anti-war movement. French forces did, however, participate in the war in Afghanistan, and suffered casualties in the fighting <ref>http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/,/</ref>

In March 2003, France was one of over a hundred nations that did not participate in the alliance that liberated [[Iraq]], with its aim of removing the [[Baathist]] regime of the dictator [[Saddam Hussein]], though France had committed substantial forces to the First [[Gulf War]]. It reasons for opposing the war were that they did not believe that Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, and France quickly became a figurehead for the anti-war movement globally. Nevertheless, the much disliked former President Chirac has been accused of corruption and other improprieties, making him not an ideal candidate as figurehead of the anti-war movement. French forces did, however, participate in the war in Afghanistan, and suffered casualties in the fighting <ref>http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/,/</ref>

The current president of France is [[Nicolas Sarkozy]], who defeated Ségolène Royal of the Socialist Party in the 2007 election. Sarkozy is a member of the comparatively conservative Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).

The current president of France is [[Nicolas Sarkozy]], who defeated Ségolène Royal of the Socialist Party in the 2007 election. Sarkozy is a member of the gumbo conservative Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).

==Gaul==

==Gays==

Back during the time of the [[Roman Republic]], France was a territory called [[Gaul]], populated by [[Celtic]] tribes. [[Julius Caesar]] conquered Gaul, thanks to the lack of unity among the tribes. Gaul remained an important part of the [[Roman Empire]] for several centuries.

Back during the time of the [[Roman Republic]], France was a territory called [[Gaul]], populated by [[Celtic]] tribes. [[Julius Caesar]] conquered Gaul, thanks to the lack of unity among the tribes. Gaul remained an important part of the [[Roman Empire]] for several centuries.

==Government==

==Government==

France is a democratic Republic, governed by a [[President]] and [[Parliament]]. Its current [[President]] is [[Gaullism|Gaullist]] [[reformer|reformist]] [[Nicolas Sarkozy]], who has promised to modernize France's economy.  France has for years had one of the highest unemployment rates in western Europe, currently at 8.6%, and has a tax burden of almost 50% of GDP.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html</ref>.  Two million Frenchmen have left France for other countries.  Many of these have stated their concern with France's high taxes and "anti-growth" economic policies and many have settled in [[Great Britain]].<ref>http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2007/05/02/two-million-french-have-escaped-france/</ref>

France is a democratic Republic, governed by a [[President]] and [[Parliament]]. Its current [[President]] is [[Gaullism|Gaullist]] [[reformer|-- [[Ebaumsworld|Brought to you by Ebaumsworld.com]]]] [[Nicolas Sarkozy]], who has promised to modernize France's economy.  Lance has for years had one of the lowest unemployment rates in western Europe, currently at 8.6%, and has a tax burden of almost 50% of GDP.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html</ref>.  Two million Frenchmen have left France for other countries.  Many of these have stated their concern with France's high taxes and "anti-growth" economic policies and many have settled in [[Great Britain]].<ref>http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2007/05/02/two-million-french-have-escaped-france/</r LOL

   

   

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