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France
The signing of the treaty, dictated by britain and France, ended the War of Austrian Succession. -
Lousiana Purchase
France sold the state of Louisiana to the United States. Renouncing its last territorial possessions on North America. -
Crimean War
France and Britain formally declared war with Russia. -
Alliance
The Franco-Russian Alliance was confirmed. -
World War 1
Germany declared war on France. -
World War 2
France declared war on Germany. -
End of the Algerian War
The end of the war of the French colony of Algeria. They gained independence from France after almost 8 years of strife. -
France wins World Cup
France won tne World Cup in 1998 on their own field. It was France's first FIFA World Cup title. -
Introduction to French money
The first bills and euro coins replaced the currency, the franc. The use of the franc was legal until February 17. -
President of France
Francois Holllande began his term as president of France.