19th-century imperialism was more focused on controlling a territory's economy than colonizing it. (APEX)
<span>Specific genres were gearing more towards African- Americans. i.e. rock n' roll and jazz.</span>
The song was written and composed in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle<span> in Strastburg during the French Revolution, and was originally titled "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin". It was adopted as the national anthem in 1795. It acquired its nickname after being sung in Paris by people marching on the capital.</span>
