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The French Union (French: Union française) was a political entity created by the French Fourth Republic to replace the old French colonial empire system, colloquially known as the "French Empire" (Empire français). It was the formal end of the "indigenous" (indigène) status of French subjects in colonial … See more
The French Union had five components:
1. Metropolitan France, which included French Algeria.
2. 'Old' colonies, notably those of the French West Indies in the Caribbean that became overseas departments in … See moreThe limited democratic reforms and increased investment in the French colonies brought about by the formation of the French Union did receive some support from African … See more
In 1958, the French Fourth Republic was replaced by a new Fifth Republic, characterised by a stronger presidential system, led by President Charles De Gaulle. … See more
The French Union was established by the French constitution of 27 October 1946 (Fourth Republic). Under it, it was said that there were no … See more
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