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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - WWII

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Which of the following was one of the causes of the collapse of the Fourth Republic in France?
  1. The government's failure to secure the border with Germany
  2. The prevalence of socialist policies
  3. The war in Algeria
  4. Massive strikes by labor unions
  5. The rise of Existentialism
Explanation
Answer: C - The Fourth Republic (1946-1958) collapsed due to the war in Algeria, among other causes. It was created when France was restored after World War II, but it was marked by instability, as it had 20 prime ministers in its brief tenure. Charles de Galle returned in 1958 to be the final prime minister. He founded the Fifth Republic. The Algerian War was sparked by Algerians who expected independence in exchange for their efforts during World War II. Protests against the Algerian War led to political violence in the streets of Paris, and French soldiers refused to follow orders, demonstrating the weakness and ineffective leadership of the Fourth Republic.
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