PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

The transcript describes a historic event at the Palace of Versailles where the National Assembly and the Council of the Republic elected Monsieur Vincent Auréal as the new President of France. Following the election, the Premier, Monsieur Blum, resigned, and the new President paid tribute at the Arc de Triomphe. The public in Paris celebrated the election, symbolizing the revival of the Republic.

What is the significance of the Palace of Versailles in the context of the French presidential election?

• It is where the new President of France was elected.

• It is the residence of the French Premier.

• It is a museum dedicated to French art.

• It is the location of the French National Library.

Who was elected as the new President of France during the assembly?

• Monsieur Élysée

• Monsieur Vincent Auréal

• Monsieur Duclos

• Monsieur Blum

What was one of the first actions taken by the new President of the Fourth Republic?

• He visited the Palace of Versailles.

• He paid tribute at the Unknown Soldier's tomb.

• He held a public speech at the Champs-Élysées.

• He organized a national parade.

What symbolic act did the new President perform at the Élysée?

• He signed a new constitution.

• He kissed the tricolour.

• He lit the eternal flame.

• He unveiled a new statue.

How did the people of Paris perceive the election of their new President?

• As a revival of the Republic.

• As a continuation of the old regime.

• As an insignificant event.

• As a sign of political instability.