Free France

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Free France?Initially London, United Kingdom; later Algiers, Algeria
2. What is the capital of Free France?London (June 1940 - November 1942), Algiers (November 1942 - August 1944)
3. What language do people speak in Free France?French
4. When was Free France built?June 1940, following the Appeal of 18 June
5. How did Free France get help from other countries?Free France worked with the United Kingdom, the United States, and other allies. They sent soldiers, ships, and planes to fight together against Germany.
6. Why did Free France change its name to Fighting France?In July 1942, Free France was renamed Fighting France to show that they were fighting both outside France and inside the country with resistance fighters.

Dissolution of the Third Republic: The collapse of France's democratic government following the German invasion in 1940.
French Committee of National Liberation (CFLN): The provisional government formed in 1943 that united various French resistance factions.
Provisional Government of the French Republic (GPRF): The government established after the liberation of France, led by Charles de Gaulle, which governed until the Fourth Republic was formed.