How did the French respond when the United States refused to repay debts owed to France?
France declared war on the United States. France stopped all trade with the United States. France began to seize American ships and cargo. France kidnapped government leaders and demanded a ransom.
What conflicts exists between the French Canadians in Quebec and the Canadian government?
a. Many French Canadians want Quebec to annex Acadia and the Canadian government does not want it to do so. b.Many French Canadians want Quebec to become an independent country and the Canadian government does not want it to do so. c.Many French Canadians want Quebec to join France and the Canadian government does not [...]
How many people would rather live in France?
I know people tend to romanticize France and Europe, but how many people, if given a real opportunity, would rather live in France or any other country than the United States?
What is the method of voting in Great Britain and France?
In the United States, the electoral college is the method for choosing a president. What is the method called in G.B and France?
What do people in France do to protect the environment?
I am doing a research paper on how people in France compare to people in the United States with regards to how they protect the environment on a daily basis. I am looking for specific things that an average family in France does to help preserve the Environment. Thanks.
INTERNET: US identified ‘Sarkozy the American’ as firm ally, WikiLeaks says
The United States identified French President Nicolas Sarkozy as one of France’s most pro-American politicians as early as 2006 and noted that his nickname was “Sarkozy the American”, according to US embassy cables released by WikiLeaks this week. Read More
FRANCE: Eyeing US contracts, France railway ‘regrets’ WWII deportations
With an eye on lucrative contracts in the United States, France’s national railway company SNCF has publicly expressed regret for its role in deporting tens of thousands of Jews to extermination camps during World War II. Read More
How many stamps do I need to put on a letter to send it to France?
I want to send a letter to Olivia de Havilland, who lives in France. Since I live in the United States, how many stamps would I need to put on my envelope in order for it to make it all the way to her mailbox? I know this is a silly idea. But something she [...]
What is the best way to rent a mobile phone that will work in France/Spain?
I’m going to be traveling in the south of France and into Spain in September and would like to have a mobile phone (I’m traveling from the United States). I would probably need the phone only for 8 days or so. It would need to work in both countries. Any suggestions?