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Asked by Spencer Smith on Jul 31, 2024

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What best describes pieds noirs?

A) counterculture writers and artists
B) French soldiers in South Africa
C) guerrilla warriors in Vietnam
D) militant Algerians who demanded the immediate deportation of French settlers
E) French citizens living in Algeria,Morocco,and Tunisia

Pieds Noirs

A term used to describe Europeans, mostly French, who lived in Algeria before independence in 1962 and then returned to France.

French Citizens

Refers to the individuals holding citizenship in France, often discussed in historical contexts regarding their roles and rights during various periods such as the Revolution.

Algeria

A North African country with a rich history that was a French colony from 1830 until it achieved independence in 1962.

  • Recognize the impact of decolonization and the struggle for independence in various countries.
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Rajdeep SinghAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Pieds noirs refers to French citizens who lived in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia during the colonial period. They were mostly of French or European descent and considered themselves a distinct community within the larger colonial society. The term also refers to the process of their expulsion from these countries after their independence struggles in the mid-20th century.

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