French Fourth Republic

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Was the republican government of France from 27 October 1946 to 4 October 1958, governed by the fourth republican constitution.

Summary

The French Fourth Republic was the republican system of government in France between 1946 and 1958, established after the liberation of France at the end of World War II.

The Fourth Republic was characterized by a weak executive, with power divided between the president and the prime minister and parliament. This led to political instability, with 20 different governments in just 12 years. Key events included the war in Indochina, the Algerian War of Independence, and economic challenges.

The Fourth Republic came to an end in 1958 during the Algerian crisis. The French military in Algeria rebelled against the government's handling of the conflict, threatening a coup. This prompted the return of Charles de Gaulle to power, who was asked to form a new government.

De Gaulle subsequently led the creation of the French Fifth Republic, with a strengthened presidency. This marked a major shift in the French political system, moving away from the parliamentary model of the Fourth Republic.

Establishment

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1.End of World War II in Europe

Refers to the surrender of Axis forces and the end of World War II and to the territorial changes that were a direct consequence of World War II but happened after the traditional end of the War.

1.1.1.Border changes of Italy after World War II

Border changes of Italy in the aftermath of World War II.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

Disestablishment