France

If we look at France today, can we say that the ideas of the revolution are still alive and well in their county
today? Or is France on the verge of another revolution?
Your task is to write two to three paragraphs on whether or not you believe that France is on the verge of
another revolution. Your opinion must be fact-based and must be supported with at least three citations using
MLA format.
(MLA format means quotation marks around citation followed by authors name and paragraph number if
from a website.)
Apply the elements of ENSURE as you examine the following cites.
Country Studies: France
http://www.countriesquest.com/europe/france.htm
The above cite will give you basic information on the country. Make sure to hit on the tabs in the lower left:
People and Society which will also take you to Social Structure and Social Issues and Education
Economy which will also take you to Governments Role in the Economy Labor and Economic Sectors
Government which will also take you to Overview, The Constitution, Political Parties, Social Services
- What type of government do they have today? Is that what the revolutionaries wanted?
- What type of economic system do they have today? Is that what the revolutionaries wanted?
- Are people equal today? Is that what the revolutionaries wanted?
- Are basis rights and necessities being met today? Is that what the revolutionaries wanted?
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The following cites are news articles that reflect current events from France.
Frances top weatherman says he was placed 'on leave' for stance on climate change
http://www.france24.com/en/20151015-france-top-weatherman-row-over-climate-change-book-philippeverdier-cop21

Malian president in France to seek support for peace process

http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/10/21/malian-president-in-france-toseek-support-for-peace-process
French president visits Athens as Greece seeks relief from its debt
http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/10/22/frances-hollande-heads-toathens-as-greece-seek-debt-relief
At UN, French President pledges to work with all parties towards political solution in
Syria
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52025#.Vi4t8ymyjlI
France Economy Outlook 2015
http://www.ibtimes.com/france-economy-outlook-2015-french-businesses-moreconfident-ever-despite-air-france-2151990
Government in France
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Front, went on trial Tuesday on charges of inciting
hatred after comparing Muslim street prayers to the Nazi occupation.
http://www.france24.com/en/20151020-france-marine-le-pen-trial-court-racial-hatred-anti-muslim-hate-speech