Imperial France consisted of territories outside of Europe controlled by the French government from the 1600s to the late 1960s, lasting over 300 years. At its largest extent, Imperial France covered over 4.77 million square miles and consisted of French colonies and territories outside the European mainland ruled from Paris.

2. What was ImperialWhat was Imperial
France?France?
•Imperial France (or the French Empire) was theImperial France (or the French Empire) was the
set of territories that were outside of Europeset of territories that were outside of Europe
though were controlled by the Frenchthough were controlled by the French
GovernmentGovernment
•Lasted from the 1600s to the late 1960sLasted from the 1600s to the late 1960s
•At its peak covered 4.77 million square milesAt its peak covered 4.77 million square miles