What does the fact that this has a continental climate mean?
It means that it has warm summers and mild winters.
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Who was Charles de Gaulle?
He was the leader of the Free-French government during WWII, made the speech "France has lost the battle but not the war," he was the president, and he retired at Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises.
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What was the Battle of the Bulge?
It occurred during WWII, it happened in the winter of 1944 in the Ardennes, and in 1945 the Germans signed the capitulation to France.
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What is it bordered by?
Belgium
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By what treaty did the three grandsons of Charlemagne divide the land?
Treaty of Verdum
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What is this region bordered by?
It is bordered by Germany and Switzerland.
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Who was Clovis?
He was the Frankish chieftain who converted to Christianity, and he was anointed as King of the Franks by Remi, the bishop of Reims.
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What region was a central meeting place for Europeans?
Champagne-Ardenne, which was protected by the Count of Champagne
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What food is this region known for?
Champagne, vegetables, cereal (meaning grains), and wine
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Describe two parts of this region's agriculture
Not fertile soil, but 1/3 of it is covered by forests (The Ardennes in the north, and the Vosges in the east)
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What empire was this part of until the 9th century? What empire did it become a part of later?
It was part of Charlemagne's empire. It later became part of the Holy Roman Empire.
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What saint was born in Lorraine?
Jeanne d'Arc
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Who was told to lead the French army in expelling the English from France?
Jeanne d'Arc
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When was the cathedral at Reims destroyed?
During WWI
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What type of economy does this region have? What three things does this region produce a lot of for France?
It has a strong industrial economy. A high percentage of France's steel, coal, and salt comes from here.
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Who in France acquired this region? What country tried to take this region from France?
It was acquired by France under Louis XIV. Germany tried to take this region from France multiple times.
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Who attempted to advance to Western Europe at Chalons-sur-Marne, but was stopped by Roman and "barbarian" armies?
Atilla the Hun
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When did Germany first take control of Alsace? When did France take it back?
Germany first took control of Alsace during the France-Prussian War of 1810. France took it back after WWI.
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What was Troyes?
The center of medieval trading fairs
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What accent do the people here speak with? What is the name of an ancient Episcopal city here? What is the name of the oldest church in France in this ancient city?
The people speak with a German accent. The ancient Episcopal city is Metz. The oldest church in France is St. Pierre-aux-Nonnains.
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What is this region known for?
This region is known for metallurgy, oil refining, potash (used for soap, glass, and fertilizer, textiles, storks, and the European Parliament.
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Who gave money to help rebuild the cathedral in Reims?
J.D. Rockefeller
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When did Germany take Alsace again? When did France take it back again?
Germany took Alsace again at the beginning of WWII. France took it back again at the end of WWII.