France

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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.