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France

France . Have they done anything good?. What is the national greeting of France?. Raise the White Flag and surrender as fast as humanly possible. The French can’t be all bad can they?. Let us take this opportunity to try and list some popular things from France. .

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France

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  1. France Have they done anything good?

  2. What is the national greeting of France? Raise the White Flag and surrender as fast as humanly possible.

  3. The French can’t be all bad can they? Let us take this opportunity to try and list some popular things from France. It was not a very long list, was it?

  4. What groups are responsible for shaping the French Culture? • Gauls • Romans • Franks • Vikings • With so many cool people shaping your culture, what happened?

  5. What Landmark is the most commonly linked to France? • The Eiffel Tower • Built from 1887 to 1889 • Was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution • Stands 984ft high • Was the tallest structure in the world until the creation of the Chrysler Building.

  6. What problems does France have with the United States? • They worry about American influence on French culture • Examples: • English Words slipping into French language • American Fast Food • Media: Movies, T.V., and Music Example of a French Man

  7. Give Facts about Paris. • Europe’s largest and most important city. • Population of 11 million people in the Metro area • Founded more than 2000 years ago on an island in the Seine River • It is the primate city of France. • Primate city – Dominates a country in Population and Economy

  8. Give Facts about Paris. • It is the center for French banking, business, communication, education, government, and transportation. • City center for fashion, culture, and tourism.

  9. How are French workers different from those in other parts of the world? • Most Productive workers in the world. • Meaning output is great, while time is short. • France has the worlds shortest work week at under 40 hours a week. • French workers are given an average of a month of vacation time.

  10. What are the two main activity that power France’s economy? • Tourism • Agriculture

  11. Tourism • Paris • Alps • French Riviera

  12. Agriculture • 2nd only to the US in production • Produces: Wheat, Sugar beets, Olives, Grapes, and Dairy products • Leading Wine producers in wine Variety & Export Income

  13. What problems exist between the French government and the economy? • The Economy is highly taxed • Trade is regulated. • Industry is government owned and controlled.

  14. Effects of these problems? • Hurts innovation and creativity. • Give Examples of products created this way.

  15. Private Vs Government Owned Business • Private business is hurt buy the amount of taxation that occurs. • Government business is hurt when businesses become privatized because workers are laid off.

  16. What territories does France possess? • The French possess the 2nd largest colonial empire in the world. • This empire includes: • French Guiana • Guadeloupe • Tahiti • Reunion • New Caledonia • Corsica

  17. Who created the culture? Most recognized French symbol? What is the most influencial city? What makes the workers different? What are the 2 main activities of the economy? Problems with Government and Economy? Colonial Empire? Recap of France

  18. This concludes the presentation of France • You may begin clapping and telling Coach Simpson that he is the greatest teacher ever!

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