Chapter 14Chapter 14

Sec. 2: FranceSec. 2: France

FranceFrance

Former settlers- Gauls, Romans, Franks, and Former settlers- Gauls, Romans, Franks, and VikingsVikings

Most speak French and are Roman CatholicMost speak French and are Roman Catholic

France and U.S. have always been allies until France and U.S. have always been allies until the spread of Americanism has caused recent the spread of Americanism has caused recent problemsproblems

Paris is the capital and primate city (11 million)Paris is the capital and primate city (11 million)

Primate city- dominates country in population Primate city- dominates country in population and economy and economy

EconomyEconomy

Have the most productive workersHave the most productive workersShortest work weekShortest work weekLongest vacationsLongest vacationsFrench products: perfume, jewelry, French products: perfume, jewelry, glassware, and furniture glassware, and furniture Tourism- French Alps and French RivieraTourism- French Alps and French RivieraFarming- 2Farming- 2ndnd to U.S. for farm to U.S. for farm exports( wheat, sugar beets, olives, exports( wheat, sugar beets, olives, grapes, and dairy)grapes, and dairy)

IssuesIssues

Government has enormous control over Government has enormous control over economy economy Government owns most companies Government owns most companies High taxesHigh taxesImmigrant come from: West Africa, French Immigrant come from: West Africa, French Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos)Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos)Have ties to former colonies in Africa, Have ties to former colonies in Africa, South America, and Caribbean South America, and Caribbean Corsica part of France (1768)Corsica part of France (1768)

Physical FrancePhysical France

Eiffel Tower built in 1887: celebrate Eiffel Tower built in 1887: celebrate 100 years since French Revolution 100 years since French Revolution

French Rivera: Mediterranean French Rivera: Mediterranean CoastCoast

Louve Museum Louve Museum

Napoleon’s Tomb: body was moved to Paris