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How did the French respond when the United States refused to repay debts owed to France?

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:23 +0000

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?

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:58:11 +0000

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 want it to do so.
d.Many French Canadians want Quebec to join the United States and the Canadian government does not want it to do so.

How many people would rather live in France?

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:01:23 +0000

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?

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:01:01 +0000

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?

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:01:12 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:20:03 +0000

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.
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FRANCE: Eyeing US contracts, France railway ‘regrets’ WWII deportations

admin — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:20:45 +0000

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.
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How many stamps do I need to put on a letter to send it to France?

admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:53:00 +0000

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 said in a recent interview really hit home for me and I wanted to thank her for the inspiration she has given me.

What is the best way to rent a mobile phone that will work in France/Spain?

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:05:10 +0000

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?

What is the general attitude like toward gay people in France compared to that of the United States?

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:52 +0000

I’m just curious, because France seems to be significantly more open to sexuality and more left-wing in general than it is here. But more importantly, on a social level, how is homosexuality seen by the general public? Is it a "big deal" like it is to many people here in the US? Like here, even my friends will point out two guys walking together in the mall or on the street and say something about them being gay, like it’s a really major defining characteristic. Is it any different in France?