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8707614305Advertising and MarketingIn the United States, 195.76 billion dollars were spent on marketing in 2016. New York City (NYC) accounts for the most money spent on advertising. According to the Wall Street Journal, a billboard (panneau) in Times Square costs between 1.1 billion to 4 billion dollars each year. On the other hand, in France, only 13.59 billion dollars were spent on advertising.1
8707614306EnvironmentPlatic bags are not used in Paris The US focuses on fosil fuels which is not healthy for the environmrnt2
8707614307EconomyMicrocredit in Congo (Federation de femme d'afrique femme d'avenir) We have advanced bank systems in the US The US sales tax is 7% Canada has a slaes tax of 12% Congo has a sales tax of 16%3
8707614308Healthcare33% of Americans are obese 25% of French are obese Free healthcare in France4
8707614309LawsFirst Amendment- Freedom of speech, religion, press, etc. Second Amendment- Right to bear arms5
8707614310Science et technologyThomas Edison invented the light bulb It has a big impact because we use electricity every day for things such as... Louis Braille invented braille which helps the blind read with their fingers. Both have had a major influence in today's society6
8707614311Science et technologyUsing human embryos for research is illegal in the United States but legal in Belgium7
8707614312Media and society79 % of Internet users use Facebook in the United States. 26 million people in France use Facebook.8
8707614313Intellectual property (Plagarism)The Copy Right Law was enacted in the United States in 1790. In France, they have the right of the author.9
8707614314HealthIn the United States there is a group known as the FDA which regulates the food and pharmaceutical companies. On the other hand, in France there is a similar group known as the PNNS10
8707614315EducationIn the United States there is a test known as the SAT. This test indicates an individuals college readiness. On the other hand, in France there is a test known as the BAC which is similar. However, if one fails this test, college is not an option anymore. In France, grade levels are counted backwards and students go home for lunch.11
8707614316NutritionIn the United States, the majority of people value large meals that are cheap. On the other hand, in France they value small meals that are healthy and price is not an indicator. Also, the French believe that food satisfies emotional and spiritual factors.12
8707614317Science and TechnologyIn the United States, technology is used on a daily basis for things such as homework, social media, and communicating. However, in France the use of technology during school is strongly discouraged.13
8707614318L'amitie et l'amour50.2% of the population is single in the USA. 65% of the population in France is single.14
8707614319Les loisirs et le sportFootball is the most popular sport in the USA. (32%) Soccer is the most popular sport in France.15
8707614320L'architectureThe salary for an architecture in the USA is $71,000. The salary for an architect in France is 72,056 Euros.16
8707614321La musique et les arts du spectacleThe most popular music genre in the United States is hip-hop. The most popular music genre in France is pop/rap.17
8707614322Les voyagesThe most popular vacation place in the United States is Disney World. The most popular vacation place in France is the Eiffel Tower18
8707614323L'identite linguistique21% of people in the United States speak a language other than English. 88% of the French population speak French.19
8707614324La citoyennete.....20
8707614325La recherche et ses nouvelles frontieres.....21
8707614326L'avenir de la technologie.....22
8707614327Le beau....23
8707614328Le patrimonie.....24
8707614329Les arts visuels.....25
8707614330L'education et le monde du travail.....26
8707614331Le logement....27
8707614332Le pluriculturalisme....28
8707614333Les croyances et les systèmes de valeurs....29
8707614334La paix et la guerre...30
8707614335La sexualite....31
8707614336Le nationalisme et le patriotisme...32
8707614337Les fetes et les rites de passage....33
8707614338L'alienation et l'assimilation....34

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