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1. Was initially ruled by Tripartisme - a coalition of Socialists, Communists, and Christian Democrats.
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2. Was established in part due to unrest and an attempted coup stemming from a colonial war in Algeria.
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3. Was dissolved by democratic referendum.
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4. Nearly became a monarchy - if the Comte de Chambord had accepted the tricolor flag.
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5. Attempted to abolish slavery, only for the proceeding government to reinstate it.
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6. Transitioned into the Second French Empire.
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7. Prime Ministers included Jules Ferry, Aristide Briand, and Pierre Laval.
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8. Experienced the coups of 18 Fructidor, 30 Prarial, and 18 Brumaire.
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9. The leaders of the three main factions in the election to the constituent assembly were Louis Eugène Cavaignac, Nicolas Changarnier, and Alexandre Ledru-Rollin.
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10. Came closest to achieving the "Natural Borders of France."
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11. Faced the wrath of May 68, a period of civil unrest between leftists and the government which lead many to fear revolution or civil war.
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12. Included the Party of Order, a diverse conservative faction consisting of Legitimists, Orléanists, and Republicans.
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13. Held the first direct French presidential election.
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14. Partook in both world wars.
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15. Lasted the longest period of time.
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16. Presidents included Georges Pompidou, François Mitterrand, and Jacques Chirac.
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17. Used to have a Presidential term of seven years, before it was reduced to five.