1. American revolution caused by refusal to pay taxes impose by British. French revolution caused by food shortage and high taxation on the 3rd estate. Both revolutions‚ the revolutionaries wanted protection of private property and no taxes 2. New liberal movements emerged and nationalism was introduced during radical phase of french revolution. 3. Need for raw materials. Population explosion. Introduction of new technologies. 4. Caused peasant uprisings to decline. Women gained small rights
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“The Limits of Politicization in the American Revolution: The Experience of Westchester County‚ New York” analytical essay by Sung Bok Kim begins by highlighting and bringing attention to the issue of historians who glorify the positive aftermaths of war‚ instead of focusing on the disparaging and damaging effects of it. Kim claims that the “sociology of war” has become “a one-sided story” and he uses the example of the conflicts and battles in Westchester County‚ New York to illustrate the tragedy
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led‚ like sheep to the slaughter”. George Washington served most of his life in the Military and lead the Continental Army to multiple victories which had an enormous significance in getting France involved in the war for their independence. However‚ Washington wrote his “Farewell Address” at the end of second term of his presidency stating that he will no longer serve as the president of the United States America. But why? Was it due to the fact that Washington just didn’t have the time he used to
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Jihadism has many different meanings as well as a very complex belief system. It has been around for centuries and during that time has experienced many changes. Jihadism in simple terms is the people trying to protect their land and power‚ yet gain both at the same time. Jihadism was mainly reinforced with the Soviet Afghanistan war in 1997. Just as the Patriots did towards the British in the American Revolution. Jihadism is far more complicated than the group of Patriots‚ due to the fact
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Bagos‚ Cedie History 172 12/11/14 American Revolution: Saved by the French Following the Treaty of Paris of 1763‚ Great Britain is left with a growing burden of debt that had to be funded which led to the series of taxes on the colonies passed by a parliament comprised of English lawmakers from Great Britain. Angered by a war burdened on them but had nothing to do with them‚ the American colonies (them) stipulated a number of outrageous protests and boycotts that left a demanding Great Britain even
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After reading George Washington’s Farewell Address‚ please answer the following questions. Additionally‚ don’t forget to reply to two of your peers. 1.) George Washington is leaving office after serving two terms as the first president of the United States of America. What do you think is the purpose of this address? Why? 2.) After reading the address‚ how do you think President Washington would feel about our current alliances with other countries? How do you think he would feel about the Paris
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Another revolution also had a tremendous impact on the lives of people of African descent. The Haitian Revolution is arguably the most awe-inspiring and significant revolution that occurred in the New World. Nevertheless‚ the impact the Haitian Revolution had on the lives of people from African descent was monumental in both a positive and negative way. Since Haitians were successful in becoming “the first black independent nation”(Lecture. Oct2)‚ it inspired the slaves in North America into believing
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The Mexican Revolution‚ which lasted from about 1910 to 1930‚ ended the dictatorship in Mexico and established a constitutional republic. Revolutionaries including Madero‚ Zapata and Villa led various groups that fought in a long and costly war. Although a constitution was drafted in 1917‚ periodic violence continued into the 1930’s. Political oppression led people‚ like Madero‚ to organize and revolt against an unjust government. The action of taking away native land from the natives was another
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The motivations behind the American Revolution were deeply rooted in the ideals of freedom‚ democracy‚ and individual rights‚ making it a significant event reverberating across world civilizations‚ inspiring similar movements‚ and serving as a cautionary tale for imperial powers. From 1775 to 1825‚ the influence of maritime trade was not only on importing personal goods but also on ideals that reshaped the current social norms. Through the Enlightenment‚ ideals of freedom and equality ran rampant
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Revolutionary War was an important part of American history because it was the war when America broke away from Great Britain and became an independent nation. There were many battles fought in the War for Independence‚ and Commander in Chief‚ George Washington‚ lead many of those battles. He might have lost more battles than he won‚ but he was inspirational to the soldiers and was an important part of American morale. After the signing of the Constitution‚ George Washington was elected as president of the
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