France and Paris, A Peaceful Invasion

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France and Paris, A Peaceful Invasion

Caricature illustration, with statistics and comparisons, of Foreign immigrants in France and in Paris. Captioned, Another partition of France: A Peaceful Invasion'. Date: 1911

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Foreign Immigrants Invasion Partition Peaceful Satire Statistics Comparisons

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- A Caricature of Immigrants in France and Paris, 1911 This satirical illustration, published in the Illustrated London News in 1911, captures the perceived influx of foreign immigrants into France and Paris during the early 20th century. Entitled "Another Partition of France: A Peaceful Invasion," this caricature employs a humorous yet provocative approach to highlight the demographic shifts taking place in the country. The image depicts a crowd of variously dressed immigrants, representing different nationalities, surging towards the French border. The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Parisian pride, stands in the background, dwarfed by the throng of people. The caption reads, "The New Map of France," emphasizing the perceived threat of this "peaceful invasion." According to the 1911 census, the population of foreign-born residents in France was approximately 1.8 million, representing around 6% of the total population. In Paris, the figure was even higher, with around 10% of the city's inhabitants being foreign-born. This influx of immigrants, primarily from Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean, was driven by economic opportunities and political instability in their home countries. Comparatively, in 1910, the United States, which was undergoing its own immigration boom, had a foreign-born population of around 12.5 million, or 14% of the total population. However, the US had a much larger landmass and population overall, making the percentage of foreign-born residents in France and Paris significantly higher. This caricature reflects the anxieties and tensions surrounding immigration during the Edwardian era. Despite the economic benefits that immigrants brought, they were often met with hostility and fear, fueled by prejudice and xenophobia. This illustration serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between immigration and national identity, issues that remain relevant today.

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