Transcript 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.
It was not a very long
list, was it?
What groups are responsible for
shaping the French Culture?
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Gauls
Romans
Franks
Vikings
• With so many cool
people shaping your
culture, what
happened?
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.
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
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
Give Facts about Paris.
• It is the center for French
banking, business,
communication, education,
government, and
transportation.
• City center for fashion,
culture, and tourism.
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.
What are the two main activity
that power France’s economy?
• Tourism
• Agriculture
Tourism
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Paris
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Alps
• French Riviera
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
What problems exist between the French
government and the economy?
• The Economy is
highly taxed
• Trade is regulated.
• Industry is
government owned
and controlled.
Effects of these problems?
• Hurts innovation and
creativity.
• Give Examples of
products created this
way.
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.
What territories does France
possess?
• The French possess the 2nd
largest colonial empire in
the world.
• This empire includes:
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French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Tahiti
Reunion
New Caledonia
Corsica
Recap of France
• 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?
This concludes the presentation
of France
• You may begin
clapping and
telling Coach
Simpson that he
is the greatest
teacher ever!