Independence would effectively make them second-class citizens. Under the 1998 Nouméa Accord, France agreed to hold three referendums on independence, and to restrict the vote only to those who ...
The capture of the Bastille ignited one of the greatest social upheavals in Western history, the French Revolution. Violence spread to the countryside, where peasants demanded the feudal system be ...
In fact, France’s support for the revolutionaries in the American War of Independence had a far greater impact on its finances, costing over a billion livres (French currency of the period).
Travel back in time to late 18th century France and follow the development of the French Revolution. What were the underlying causes for the revolution? What was the Reign of Terror? Who was ...
Voters in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have rejected a bid for independence. Final results showed that 56.4% chose to remain part of France while 43.6% voted to leave - a tighter ...
Another big reason for the "French Revolution" within the NBA might have more to do with what NBA front offices value these days; lengthy, athletic players who can handle the ball and potentially ...