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1 France This is our essay on France. By Jesse Lane & Rick Cobb

2 Government France is a semi-presidential system. That means that a president runs the country but a prime minister runs the government. France is a semi-presidential system. That means that a president runs the country but a prime minister runs the government. They elect their president, he doesn’t just gain power. They elect their president, he doesn’t just gain power. There senators have 6 year terms. There senators have 6 year terms. The parliament has a national assembly, and a senate The parliament has a national assembly, and a senate

3 Food French Cuisine, a type of cooking, delivered from France, was made in the 20th century. French Cuisine, a type of cooking, delivered from France, was made in the 20th century. It progressed ( moved on, evolved ) for centuries of different changes. It progressed ( moved on, evolved ) for centuries of different changes. At the time of the French Revolution, they focused on herbs more than spices. At the time of the French Revolution, they focused on herbs more than spices. The French have been proud, always, of their style of cooking. The French have been proud, always, of their style of cooking.

4 Religion The Protestant Religion is supported by, at least, one million people in France. The Protestant Religion is supported by, at least, one million people in France. Protestants, called Huguenots, were harshly persecuted by Catholic Governments. Protestants, called Huguenots, were harshly persecuted by Catholic Governments. Because of the accident that killed Henry II in 1559, there was no one to rule so the church moved in and ruled. Because of the accident that killed Henry II in 1559, there was no one to rule so the church moved in and ruled. That made a big change in their lives. That made a big change in their lives.

5 Culture The Culture of France has successfully influenced the whole Western part of the world, to have the France Culture. The Culture of France has successfully influenced the whole Western part of the world, to have the France Culture. Later, the wealth of the French crown in the 16, 17, and the 18th century, provided some money for art that attracted many people from different places. Later, the wealth of the French crown in the 16, 17, and the 18th century, provided some money for art that attracted many people from different places. Usually, people with money bought clothes for ether balls ( parties ) or for normal occasions. French styles are all around the world. Usually, people with money bought clothes for ether balls ( parties ) or for normal occasions. French styles are all around the world.

6 traditions The manger of the France Traditions is used to resemble an alter ( where the preacher sits ) that was placed inside the church or behind the portal. The manger of the France Traditions is used to resemble an alter ( where the preacher sits ) that was placed inside the church or behind the portal. One tradition is at some weddings, a person would grab a specially made sword and behead a bottle of champagne ( as in behead I mean cut the top off). One tradition is at some weddings, a person would grab a specially made sword and behead a bottle of champagne ( as in behead I mean cut the top off).

7 language French is a romantic language, spoken in France by, at least, 128 million people. French is a romantic language, spoken in France by, at least, 128 million people. French is, ether, a first or second language spoken. There is also another 72 million people out of France that speak French. French is, ether, a first or second language spoken. There is also another 72 million people out of France that speak French. The 72 million that don't live in France are in Canada, Belgium act. French is related to Laten. Same with Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, and Romanian. The 72 million that don't live in France are in Canada, Belgium act. French is related to Laten. Same with Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, and Romanian.

8 economy I'm going to talk about Frances' economy. I'm going to talk about Frances' economy. France is the 5th largest economy. France is the 5th largest economy. The largest economy is the U.S, followed by Japan, Germany, and China. The largest economy is the U.S, followed by Japan, Germany, and China. France is more of an market-based economy then a centrally-based economy. France is more of an market-based economy then a centrally-based economy.

9 Weapons Industry France is the 3rd largest weapon designer in the world. France is the 3rd largest weapon designer in the world. They make warships, guns, and nuclear weapons. They make warships, guns, and nuclear weapons. The Frances' defense is record breaking. The Frances' defense is record breaking. They sell their arms to other countries including... U.S.A, Canada, Gemany ext. They sell their arms to other countries including... U.S.A, Canada, Gemany ext. They also helped defeat Germany in World War 2. They also helped defeat Germany in World War 2.

10 Industry France has really complex cities and has big new industrial base. France has really complex cities and has big new industrial base. The telecommunications, ( including satellite communications) plane defense, ship building, health people ( pharmaceuticals) construction, civil engineering, chemicals, and car production. The telecommunications, ( including satellite communications) plane defense, ship building, health people ( pharmaceuticals) construction, civil engineering, chemicals, and car production. They made tanks, helicopters ext. They made tanks, helicopters ext.

11 Natural Resources The resources of France are Coal, Iron, an ore called Bauxite, Uranium, and Steel. The resources of France are Coal, Iron, an ore called Bauxite, Uranium, and Steel. The Uranium is found in small chunks. The Coal veins are hard to get because they are so deep. The Uranium is found in small chunks. The Coal veins are hard to get because they are so deep. In France, the natural gas is nearly gone, and petroleum is all most impossible to find. In France, the natural gas is nearly gone, and petroleum is all most impossible to find. Hydroelectric production ( the making of electricity ) is not enough for France's needs. Hydroelectric production ( the making of electricity ) is not enough for France's needs.

12 Climate There are three types of climate in France. They are called oceanic, continental, and Mediterranean. There are three types of climate in France. They are called oceanic, continental, and Mediterranean. The climate, oceanic is in the western part of France. It has a lot of rainfall, cool summers and cool, but very rarely, very cold winters. The climate, oceanic is in the western part of France. It has a lot of rainfall, cool summers and cool, but very rarely, very cold winters. The continental is found in the eastern and central part of France. The continental is found in the eastern and central part of France. The Mediterranean climate is found in the southern part of France. It has cool winters, hot summers, and limited rain. The Mediterranean climate is found in the southern part of France. It has cool winters, hot summers, and limited rain. This is the end of our climate paragraph. So on to landforms. This is the end of our climate paragraph. So on to landforms.

13 Landforms France is about 211,000 square miles! It is the largest country in western Europe! France is about 211,000 square miles! It is the largest country in western Europe! France has three mountain ranges. One of them is the Alps,they are found in the southeast of France. France has three mountain ranges. One of them is the Alps,they are found in the southeast of France. Another is the Jura Mountains, located in the east of France, and the last one, Pyrenees, that boarders Spain. There is a lot of marshlands, forest areas, and in their plains, everything grows good there Another is the Jura Mountains, located in the east of France, and the last one, Pyrenees, that boarders Spain. There is a lot of marshlands, forest areas, and in their plains, everything grows good there. France grows grain, fruit and vegetables, dairy, and grapes for wine.. France grows grain, fruit and vegetables, dairy, and grapes for wine. It is also has the Atlantic ocean on the north and west boarders. It is also has the Atlantic ocean on the north and west boarders.

14 Ending I hope you enjoyed and learned from our presentation I hope you enjoyed and learned from our presentation Made By Made By Jesse Lane Jesse Lane & Rick Cobb Rick Cobb


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