Chapter 18‚ Section 3: The Radical Days of the Revolution I. Introduction 1. In 1793‚ the revolution entered a radical phase. For a year‚ France experienced one of the bloodiest regimes in its long history as determined leaders sought to extend and preserve the revolution. II. The Monarchy Is Abolished 1. As the revolution continued‚ dismal news about the war abroad heightened tensions. Well-trained Prussian forces were cutting down raw French recruits. In addition‚ royalist officers were deserting
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Constantinople Change and Continuity between 1450 to 1750 Constantinople was a city with a long a diverse history especially through the years of 1450 to 1750. Between these to dates Constantinople changed drastically in its political structure. Constantinople also had a tremendous chance in its trade activity. Innovation both militarily and nonmilitary within this city however remained virtually unchanged between 1450 to 1750. In short Constantinople transformed itself between 1450 to 1750 in
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Vast Wasteland The media is an integral part of mankind’s history and progression. It has undoubtedly played a large role in influencing society‚ for better or for worse. Therefore‚ I qualify Newton Minow’s “Vast Wasteland” (May 1961) that “The power of instantaneous sight and sound…has limitless capabilities for good-and for evil.” In World War Two (1939-1945)‚ the axis and allied powers alike used propaganda to gain support for their respective causes. For example‚ “Tokyo Rose” was a radio
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Greek city states changed over time in many ways‚ including in their unity and their government. They also‚ however‚ remained the same in that they were continuously at war with those around them‚ seeking more land and power throughout the course of history. City states came about in Greece mainly because of its physical characteristics. Its mountainous terrain caused the population to spread out and create separate city states. Because Greece didn’t have many vital resources‚ they were forced
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In the year 394 the Roman Emperor Theodosius canceled the Olympic games‚ which started in ancient Greece in 776 BC and were held every four years to celebrate and honor the Greek god Zeus. The Roman Emperor canceled the games because he said that they were against Christianity. Little did he know that the Olympic Games would one day be held all over the world with many Christians and people of all faiths participating. In the year 453 a famous Hun warrior named Attila decided to conquer the whole
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share of economic growth in the past 3 decades has gone to the wealthy minority. Krugman‚ next describes the damages to our society and democracy. First starting with social inequality‚ he says “The fact is the vast income inequality inevitably brings vast social inequality inevitably brings vast social inequality in its train” (p. 589). Within this social difference‚ the author tells us of how desirable school districts are growing very scarce in number and are becoming much more expensive to live in
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the Greek city of Byzantium the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. He renamed the city Constantinople and ruled it for 30 years. Under his rule the empire would thrive and become powerful. Constantine also embraced Christianity. The peak of the Byzantine Empire occurred during the Justinian Dynasty. When Justinian became emperor‚ the Empire gained more territory and would reach the peak of its wealth. Justinian established many reforms. One major one having to do with law. He had all the existing
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In the period between 1450 and 1750‚ Japan underwent many changes in its political and social structure. After a period of chaos‚ a powerful family rose up and took control of the nation‚ establishing a new Shogunate and bringing a period of peace and stability to Japan. In the 1450s‚ Japan was a place of turmoil and unrest. Angered by the high rents they had to pay‚ peasants began revolting against their lords. To quell this chaos‚ the lords began hiring samurai to put down the rebellions.
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The Merchant of Venice: A Tragicomedy Patricia Green INTRODUCTION Shakespeare in the High School Classroom The Merchant of Venice‚ by William Shakespeare‚ does not fit the conventional definitions of a tragedy or a comedy. It is categorized as a comedy‚ although one of the two distinct plotlines is a tragedy. This play is multi-faceted and is really a combination of two plays in one; therefore it lends itself well as a source for teaching different lessons in the high school classroom. This curriculum
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the slave trade and booming economy‚ and the industrial production advanced from man-made to machine-made. Western Europe is the sum of an abundance of positive outcomes from their interaction with the Atlantic world. Although all these different changes took place‚ the Atlantic World’s agriculture continued to increase their capacity of material and Native Americans stayed in their tribes and followed their own cultures. Because of all the new contacts that were being identified‚ all the new things
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