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Let’s Think
Signi cant Factors That Shaped France Today
France has de nitely had its share of ups and downs, from wars to revolutions to di erent government
systems to poverty and then dominance. Do you think France would have reached its current level if it
had not been through all of this? What do you think was a major turning point for the French? France’s
monuments and sights also play a huge role in its success, especially in the tourism industry. Do you
think people would have visited France if these monuments and sights were not there? Why do you
think people visit the Ei el Tower and the various museums in France?
Louvre Museum, Paris
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