Ben Cleveland
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MacMahon and the Government of Moral Order- MacMahon became the president of the Third republic. MacMahon government attempted to restore the moral order of France. Encouraged the French people to repent for their last 75 years of sin. MacMahon moved away from social reforms such as Women’ rights, instead focused on religion and a return to moral purity in France. Used Priest to spread political platforms.
Sieze Mai Crisis- The Seize Mai Crisis was brought about by the question of the role of the president. Could President MacMahon hire and fire Prime minster with out the permission of the Republican National Assembly? The National Assembly interpreted the constitution of 1875 in a different light than MacMahon. The Constitution of 1875 had established a week presidency and promoted a parliamentary system helping to bring an end to the royalist political force in France.

Ferry Laws-Laws establishing a public education system in france. Jules Ferry as the Minister of education created a national education system. Basic schooling became maditory for children of all socio-economic background. Helped establish a sentiment of unity with in differing socio-economic groups. Teachers were require to get certified by the national bureau of education, removed church from the French educational system The ‘other trench’
Panama Canal Scandal – French Construction company is searching for funding to build Canal in Panama. Jewish contractors approach parliament asking for money to invest in Canal project. The proposal was rejected therefore the Jewish Contractor make under the table deals with individual members of parliament. When funding is finally secured, it is too late and the project goes bankrupt. Jewish contractors decide they are going to reveal members of parliament who participated in corruption. The names were leaked to a anti-Semitic