May 1968 and its Impact on Charles de Gaulle's politics

Bachelor thesis deals with problematic of May revolt in France in 1968 and its direct impacts on Charles de Gaulle's policy. Even though, in the premature legislative elections which had taken place a month later the Gaullist won significantly, the president himself resigned in less than a year later. Albeit it seems (and some authors understand the May 1968 in this way) that student's agitation was only marginal event of wild youths without any deeper impact, the reality is the opposite. This incident remains the greatest people's rebellion of the Fifth republic until nowadays which has shaken the position of General de Gaulle and put the country into chaos. The order had been re-established in few weeks, nevertheless the economic situation remained unstable for several months. In the beginning, the author presents the events of the May 1968. Afterwards, the post-May situation in France is presented while concentrating on the personality and reaction of Charles de Gaulle. Subsequently, the president's steps as in the field of domestic policy, so in the field of international policy are presented. The thesis culminates by the referendum of 1969 and de Gaulle's resignation. The analysis shows that even that Charles de Gaulle stayed on his post immediately after May events, his position has been..