Alexander II became Tsar of the Russian Empire in 1855 following his late father Nicholas I. By the time of Nicholas’ death‚ Russia was in desperate need of change‚ as Russians’ way of life “differed very little from what it had been at the end of the fifteenth [century]” (Lincoln‚ 1990). Alexander was conscious of Russia’s situation and knew he needed to take action as soon as possible. But he was also firmly dedicated to maintaining the autocracy and his position as Tsar‚ a notion that was installed
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A Meeting of Paths: Catherine Asaro The path to a future in any field is shaped by our interests and the influences on us. Four readings in Module 2 of our course CD explore women’s paths in science: the M2 Reflection‚ the M2V1 reading‚ the M2W1 essay‚ and the M2V2 reading. For some women and men the path is straight‚ while for others it may twist and turn for decades. Some scientists see their scientific work as separate from the other aspects of their lives‚ while for others the different parts
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III had not prepared him for the Tsardom of Russia; he was in no way ready to rule. Once in charge‚ Nicholas met Alexandra Feodorovna (Princess Alix Viktoria Helene Luise Beatrix of Hesse and by Rhine) and in 1894 the two were married at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace. Even though Nicholas II was hardworking‚ he was an introverted‚ deeply religious‚ and solitary man; during his reign he had many downfalls that led to him being the last Tsar of Russia. Nicholas’s bad decisions‚ incompetent advisors
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Melanie Salgado 10-16-17 Jessica Edward and Amanda Edward St. Catherine of Siena "I desire‚ O Lord‚ to live here always conformed to your passion‚ and to find pain and suffering my repose and delight." Saint Catherine of Siena was born was March 25‚ 1347 and died on April 29‚ 1380. She was canonized on July 1341 by Pope Pius II. The date of her feast is on April 29th. Saint Catherine of Siena is the patron saint against fire‚ bodily ills‚ illnesses‚ miscarriages‚ and sexual temptations‚ and she
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Catherine Rampell is an opinion columnist at The Washington Post and in the past worked as a reporter for The New York Times. She has covered economics and launched the award-winning Economix blog along with several theater reviews (W.M.D). Mrs. Rampell‚ in her article‚ "Theater Censorship alive and well in Maine and NYC‚" articulates her view regarding the controversial play that was set to be performed by students in Maiden. The show is set in the context of the legalization of same-sex marriage
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on the timeline. Specifically‚ choose events that are relevant to the political and economic development of Russia during this period. Your timeline should include a minimum of 15 events over this time period. Plot each event to indicate when they occurred‚ but also decide to what extent each event was moving Russia toward modernization and stability‚ or whether the event was moving Russia toward REVOLUTION. For each event‚ provide a 1-2 sentence justification to explain why you placed it in a
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Unhappiness had been brewing in Russia for a long time‚ even back in 1861‚ after the Emancipation of the Serfs. Serfs had been freed thanks to tsar Alexander II’s reforms‚ but even though they were technically free they were forced to keep working to pay off the debts that came along with their freedom. Emancipated serfs also didn’t earn much‚ and they weren’t allowed to do what they wanted with their allotted land. Although the Russian population grew immensely in the peasant class during this time
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Catherine the Great originally named Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst became empress of Russia at 33 after over throwing her husband Peter III. Catherine was actively engaged with the Enlightenment and was up to date with French Philosophes and the Enlightenment. Whilst ruling she often tried to better the lives of others; she wrote a document on reforming the legal system‚ she developed a better education and arts system and she gave the serfs and nobles more freedom. Catherine’s first
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Catherine the Great: Enlightened Despot Catherine the Great of Russia was influenced largely by the French Enlightenment and considered herself an enlightened despot; she read the works of Montesquieu and Voltaire and accumulated a considerable amount of knowledge of the theory of government and politics (de Madariaga). Since her reign in Russia‚ it has been debated whether or not her implementation of Enlightenment ideals was for the greater good of her country‚ or for her to protect her place
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first take up the arms necessary for such battles”. St. Catherine of Bologna once said. Her feast day is on March 9th. Catherine is the patroness of artists (Catholic Online‚ 1). I chose St. Catherine of Bologna because I have talent and a gift of drawing well. After I chose my saint‚ I realized that my first name of my godmother‚ Kasia‚ is Katherine. My godfather Arthur’s nickname is Art‚ both godparents are siblings and they are twins! Catherine is also the name of my great-grandmother. I also chose
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