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You are preparing a brochure for American visitors to France. Your purpose is to increase knowledge of history in order to strengthen the bridges between the two long-term friends. Answer each of the following questions, citing historical events and details, referring as needed to this module's readings.

1. Why did it take so long for a stable democratic regime to take hold in France?
2. How did de Gaulle's changes to the country's institution and social, political, and economic processes contribute to the creation of an effective industrial state?
3. What is the impact of the French influential elite whose roots lie in the bureaucracy?
4. Discuss what France's recent foreign policy says about its character as a nation.

Rubric

Rubric – Written Assignments
50 points: Foundation of knowledge: Assignment is written in student’s own words, presenting a position that has been well thought out. Demonstrates clear evidence that student has completed and understood the assigned reading by incorporating relevant information from the textbook, and demonstrates mastery of the lesson material.

30 points: Evidence: Incorporates facts/material from the assigned reading primarily, and other reputable sources secondarily to support student’s position.

10 points: Citations: Cites sources appropriately using BOTH in-text citations AND a references page in APA format.

10 points: Mechanics: Writing quality, grammar, organization, meets page length requirements

Total: 100 points

Below are the sources that you can use to do this assignment. Please do not use any outside sources.

Online Periodicals and Newspapers:

Foreign Affairs Online   http://www.foreignaffairs.com/

Foreign Policy Online  http://www.foreignpolicy.com/

The Economist Online  http://www.economist.com/

New York Times   www.nytimes.com/

Washington Post  www.washingtonpost.com/

The Nation   www.thenation.com/

Government Resources:

Congressional Research Service reports, http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/

Websites of government agencies, embassies, or consulates

Websites of international organizations (the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Union, NATO)

Online Research Institutions and Think Tanks

American Enterprise Institute, http://www.aei.org/

dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare [whose] purposes are to defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism--limited government.

Atlantic Council of the United States-, http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/

Promotes constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in meeting the international challenges of the 21st century. The Council embodies a non-partisan network of leaders who aim to bring ideas to power and to give power to ideas." Up to date news and analysis with policy papers, reports, and audio online

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, http://carnegieendowment.org/

Conducts programs of research, discussion, publication, and education in international affairs and U.S. foreign policy

Carter Center, http://www.cartercenter.org/index.html

A non-profit, nonpartisan U.S. public policy institute founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. The Center is dedicated to fighting disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression through collaborative initiatives in the areas of democratization and development, global health, and urban revitalization.

Cato Institute, http://www.cato.org/

This libertarian U.S. think-tank features a large online library of free policy studies and briefings, some on international affairs.

Center for International Policy, http://www.ciponline.org/

Promotes a U.S. foreign policy that reflects democratic values and a more sympathetic, farsighted, and non-militaristic approach to the developing world. Many studies available online.

Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace, http://www.hoover.org/

U.S. public policy research center on domestic and international affairs, with ongoing programs of policy-oriented research in economics, political science, history, international relations, law, and other disciplines.

International Relations Center, http://www.irc-online.org/

Research and advocacy institute "working to make the U.S. a more responsible member of the global community by promoting progressive strategic dialogues that lead to new citizen-based agendas."

RAND Corporation, http://www.rand.org/

A nonprofit U.S. institution providing research and analysis for policy and decision-making. Sign up for e-mail notices about the free online RAND Review, with articles and news about RAND research products.

 The Brookings Institution, http://www.brookings.edu/

"The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions."

United States Institute of Peace, http://www.usip.org/

The mission of the USIP is to strengthen the nation's capabilities to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Institute project reports, briefings, event summaries, and news items are available online, with archives and extensive links on conflict topics.

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, http://www.wilsoncenter.org/

Offers fellowships for scholars in residence in Washington, D.C., and researches issues of concern to official policy, hosting seminars and conferences, and producing publications and broadcasts.