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The '''French Community''' ([[French language|French]]: ''Communauté française'') was the political entity which replaced in 1958 the [[French Union]], which in turn was the descendant of the [[French Empire]] following the [[Second World War]]. It is included in the [[Constitution of France|1958 Constitution]]. Member territories, former French [[colonies]], possessed substantial autonomy, with France controlling only the currency, defense, and national security strategy. |
The '''French Community''' ([[French language|French]]: ''Communauté française'') was the political entity which replaced in 1958 the [[French Union]], which in turn was the descendant of the [[French Empire]] following the [[World War II|Second World War]]. It is included in the [[Constitution of France|1958 Constitution]]. Member territories, former French [[colonies]], possessed substantial autonomy, with France controlling only the currency, defense, and national security strategy. |
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When the Community was established, French leader [[Charles de Gaulle|de Gaulle]] specified that any country within it would eventually have the option of moving to complete [[decolonization|independence]]. Apart from [[Guinea]], which chose by [[referendum]] in 1958 not to join the Community, all French-ruled territories in [[sub-Saharan Africa]] joined the successor to the French Union. They obtained independence in 1960. |
When the Community was established, French leader [[Charles de Gaulle|de Gaulle]] specified that any country within it would eventually have the option of moving to complete [[decolonization|independence]]. Apart from [[Guinea]], which chose by [[referendum]] in 1958 not to join the Community, all French-ruled territories in [[sub-Saharan Africa]] joined the successor to the French Union. They obtained independence in 1960. |
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- For the Community of Belgium, see French Community of Belgium
The French Community (French: Communauté française) was the political entity which replaced in 1958 the French Union, which in turn was the descendant of the French Empire following the Second World War. It is included in the 1958 Constitution. Member territories, former French colonies, possessed substantial autonomy, with France controlling only the currency, defense, and national security strategy.
When the Community was established, French leader de Gaulle specified that any country within it would eventually have the option of moving to complete independence. Apart from Guinea, which chose by referendum in 1958 not to join the Community, all French-ruled territories in sub-Saharan Africa joined the successor to the French Union. They obtained independence in 1960.
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