# Canonical recap data for French Colonial Exposition (1931)
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slug: french-colonial-exposition
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title: French Colonial Exposition
subtitle: Paris's grand Colonial Exposition showcased European imperial dominance at its zenith while embodying the paternalism and racism of the interwar colonial order.
recapType: global_event
eventStatus: concluded
startDate: 1931-01-01
datePrecision: year
year: 1931
decade: 1930
country:
name: France
slug: france
summaryShort: French colonial law refers to the segment of French law historically practiced within the French colonial empire. This colonial law was designed under the premise of a "civilizing mission," but in practice, it often entailed discriminatory treatment of colonized populations. Key institutions included the French colonia
summaryLong: French colonial law refers to the segment of French law historically practiced within the French colonial empire. This colonial law was designed under the premise of a "civilizing mission," but in practice, it often entailed discriminatory treatment of colonized populations. Key institutions included the French colonial native code and legal slavery. French colonial law frequently aimed to manage colonized peoples through an understanding of their social structures, often referred to as "customs." Specialists in French colonial law included administrators, jurists, and magistrates.
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heroImageCredit: Wikipedia · "French colonial law"
importance: 76
sourceConfidence: 75
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  title: French colonial law
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- festival
metaDescription: French colonial law refers to the segment of French law historically practiced within the French colonial empire. This colonial law was designed under the premi
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