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The Treaty of Paris in?1763 marked the end of French sovereignty over Canada. Relations between the two communities were scarce during the century that followed. But with the defeat by Germany in?1871, some people in France rediscovered something of their former colony. Charles de Gaulle was born during that period. His father was a professor of history and de Gaulle was soon taught Canadian history. Following the disaster that befell France in?1940, he appealed to French Canadians for help. They were favourable to P?tain at the beginning but they finally rallied behind the General for the rest of the war. Anglophone Canada and the Federal Government supported de Gaulle from the beginning. In?1960, after his return to power, the French President paid a third visit to Canada and came to the conclusion that there was little to expect from English Canada. France had to support Quebec in its bid for emancipation, whatever the consequences for Franco-Canadian relations.