The United States and France have many similarities and differences economically, socially, and politically. Each difference between the countries impacts the overall quality of life for the citizens.The quality of life refers to the overall well-being of individuals and societies.It is measured using the Human Development Index.
A change in political policy or a within the business environment, for example, may improve the quality of life of citizens in one aspect, but have indirect effects that may simultaneously decrease the quality of life in another. It is important to look at all possible benefits and consequences of the differences between countries, in order to accurately analyze and compare their citizens’ respective overall quality of life.
Although the U.S. citizens may be widely perceived as being more well off than French citizens, often the increases in income come with a proportional increase in price. The GDP per capita in the U.S. is $49,965.27
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and France are somewhat similar as they are both advanced mixed economies. The U.S. has an unemployment rate of 9.8%, while France has an unemployment rate that is slightly lower at 8.1%. However, despite the higher unemployment rate the U.S. boasts a gross domestic savings per capita of $8,113.69, while France’s gross domestic savings per capita comes in at $6,992.15. The U.S. population of 316.67 million dwarfs France’s population of only 65.95 million, which may be part of the reason for an increase in unemployment as the labor force is drastically larger. U.S. citizens may have more uncertainty in finding a job than French citizens, but on average they are able to save more of the money they earn. This could be in part to spending habits, but it shows that Americans are better prepared for an unexpected financial crisis. Why? This luxury adds to the overall quality of life of American citizens.
Revolution is one word that summarizes complete change. To put the name of a country before the word revolution means complete change in that country's government. In some way, whether it be politically, economically, or socially, the government failed to appease the people. In France and Latin America they stopped at virtually nothing to gain their goal. Latin America literally bit the hand the fed them and France beheaded their own king. This was all done in the name of reformation and change because somehow their government severely let down their people.
The French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution were very significant in the course of human history. They were significant because they changed governments and the human rights in their respective nations. The people in France and Haiti wanted a new government in the form of a democracy. Both revolutions had many similarities and differences. The causes for both revolutions were similar because the poorest citizens of each country drove the need for the revolutions as those in higher power treated them with no dignity.
The United States is ranked 11th in GDP, which is very healthy considering that is has been growing and we should expect it to continue growing. America’s most recent GDP per capita statistic shows that we are at $54.6k . Germany’s GDP is healthy considering its population density. Germany ranks number 16 in the world for GDP Per capita at with 46.4k per capita (OEC.edu). The United States GDP increased by the thousands showing a large increase in the flow of employment throughout the country. Meanwhile Germany’s GDP has increased aswell but not at the same rate with major drops in the past 50 years. The statement is surprising due to fact that their unemployment rate is lower than that of the united
French Revolution and Napoleon The French Revolution entered a radical stage in 1972 because of the dissatisfaction of the poor, dissatisfaction of the nobles and the clergy, economic crisis, a crisis in leadership, foreign invasion, international polarization, Jacobins gaining power of the national convention, the grow of a counter revolution and the the september massacres. However, accomplishments like purging France of any old order thinkers, turning France into a republic and allowing Bonaparte to come to power came out of such horrific events that is the radical stage. Dissatisfaction of the poor was one of the reasons the French revolution entered the radical stage. The people were angry, too.
Nearly 300-400 years have passed by since King Louis the XIV of France ruled over New France. During this long span of time our lifestyle has changed a lot, but there are also some things that have remained the same. Religion, education, and government are three of the many topics that help us distinguish between the French Colony and modern-day Canada. Yet, these subjects help us recognize the similarities between the two societies as well. For instance, one third of the Canadian population is Catholic (as of 2006), compared to New France, where everyone practised Catholicism. This 66% decrease may seem like a lot at first glance, but since it has happened over a very long period of time it is not very much.
Europeans and Americans have much more in common than most people think, making adjustments to life in a new country easier. Many customs are similar to practices in the United States. Germans have their own way of being German. Germany is a relatively small and densely populated country. Unlike the United States, which is a large, densely populated country.
New France and Canada, although are different in many ways, in speaking of political, religious, economic, and, social similarities and differences views, they are also quite similar as well. For example, both Canada and New France have somewhat equal rights for women, and we both have different positions of power in the political system. But Canada has a demographic government, while New France was run by a monarchy.
First, population plays a large role in every country’s economy. USA’s population is almost 280 million people, whereas, UK’s population is a little less than sixty million people. However, due to the difference in land area of the two countries - UK: 244,820 square kilometers; USA: 9,629,091 square kilometers - the United Kingdom is much more crowded than the United States. Even with these differences the two countries have similar age breakdowns and life expectancies of both males and females. The GDP per capita in the United States is $12,100 more than that of the United Kingdom.
Compared to other countries, France’s economy is the fourth largest in the world. France is a very industrialized nation, yet it has kept some of the cultural characteristics that contribute to its old-world charm. The economy is “exceptionally diversified” (“Economic Structure”, 1). It produces everything from aircrafts to pharmaceuticals.
Throughout American history, wealth inequality has taken many different forms, and has affected many people and groups in different ways. In the following analysis, two measures of 'wealth inequalities' will be used. First is a more traditional view, regarding the distribution of income and wealth among the upper to lower classes. The size of the gap has varied over time, widening and compressing throughout American history. While America has been thought of as a middle class nation, this is a fairly recent phenomena that began after World War II. In this context of today, this idea appears to be fading as wealth is becoming more concentrated towards the upper classes. Additionally, these effects of both the concentration and equalization of income distribution can differently affect groups of people.
The late 18th century and early 19th century was a prominent time period in which the French Revolution and Haitian revolution occurred. Both revolutions were connected to each other such that they shared similar causes and consequences. Together, France and Haiti were angered by the inequality and unfair privileges that continued to appear in their societies. At the same time, they were inspired and hopeful of bringing the Enlightenment ideas into reality. Although they were able to accomplish most of what they fought for, such as the abolition of slavery, they still took part in bloody revolutions. However, one of the greatest differences in their outcomes was that France emerged as a new, firm government as Haiti staggered with its new independence.
The American and the French revolutions had many similarities and differences. One similarity being is that they both wanted to escape the rule of their King. Second, they both started by an uprising of people against unfair taxation by the monarchy. The French peasants were not represented by the Parliament. It was mainly composed of middle and upper class people. Now, the American colonists were not represented in England because of their lack of presence. Both wanted to set up a Republic, which provided liberty and justice to all classes of citizens. Just like France, the American colonists were composed up mainly middle and lower class citizens. The American Revolution started out by not wanting bloodshed and violence. France started out with violence and bloodshed. (American Revolution)
Some of the aspects of the French welfare system could not work completely in the United States, such as capping costs of medications, even if the United States would benefit greatly from the change. If France embraced some aspects of the US’s policies, they could save large amounts of money that could be used for other things. With some many aspects and pieces of both the United States’ and Frances’ welfare systems, neither can truly say that they are more democratic than the other in every
The French and American revolutions are both very significant in the world’s history. The American Revolution happened first, around the last half of the 18th century where the Thirteen Colonies became the United States of America, and gained independence from the British Empire. The French revolution on the other hand, was from 1789 until the turn of the century 1799. For the French people this was a period of political and social turmoil. The idea of Enlightenment stuck a large population of the French people and led to many changes in society. These two individual revolutions have many comparisons and although they are not identical they become intertwined with separate philosophies on politics and economic expansion.
One reason the American dream is dead is because the middle class is slowly shrinking. The middle class in America was considered the most strongest in the world. However, this distinction is being lost. In Canada for example, the middle class income earners are higher than those in the US. Also, the poor citizens in most parts of Europe are better off than the poor Americans. Research shows that a family in the 20th-percentile of income distribution in America earns less compared to a similar family in Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Canada. Considering the distribution of income rather than the averages, it is easy to see that Ame...