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Simon Kuestenmacher en Twitter: "Map shows the evolution of France's borders from 481 until today. Source: https://t.co/bax6leo8B4 https://t.co/Z0Qx2RtIeI" / Twitter
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After 1700 'race' would mean biologically distinct groups of people, who physical differences produced differences in culture, character, and intelligence.” - ppt download
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Geography Of France. Objectives Identify France on a blank map of Europe. How do France's borders protect it? What is the weak point in France's border? - ppt download
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