At the end of Frances revolution in 1799‚ the French citizens got what they wanted. Starting with the storming of the Bastille‚ the French revolution lasted three years. With the revolution finally coming to an end‚ the French people got a new leader that they long awaited‚ a new government and constitution‚ and all together a whole different country. While at the time‚ people were arguing whether or not the revolution was a necessary event. A little bit more than two hundred years later‚ we now
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Demonstrative adjectives These are used to point out the person(s) or thing(s) being referred to. These forms are as follows: adjective | Masculine sing. | Feminine sing. | Masculine plural | Feminine plural | This‚ these | Ce‚ cest | Cette | Ces | ces | That‚ those | Ce‚ cest | Cette | Ces | Ces | Examples: This pen – ce stylo these desks – ces pupitres That jacket – cette veste those desks – ces pupitre
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Period 2 5/30/2010 French Algeria In 1827‚ the French consul in Algiers had an audience with the dey‚ the Turkish governor of the province at the time. They discussed about the bill for a consignment of wheat‚ payment for which was overdue for about thirty so years. The dey threatens to withdraw certain French concessions in Algeria. Among hearing this‚ the consul becomes frenetic‚ and in response‚ the dey flicks him with his fly whisk. This was taken as a large insult to French national pride‚ as
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Yes Peter Kroptikin begins by making an extremely compelling argument for the necessity of the French revolution‚ and how the lives lost were a small price to pay for how beneficial the revolution was for the French people in the long run. His first argument is that during the four years of the revolution there was more food for peasants then ever before‚ he then goes on to discus how important and influential the revolution was on driving other European nations to democratize. The revolution also
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many – the French Paradox. The French‚ famous for their diets rich in‚ well‚ rich foods – foods high in saturated fats and full of butter – have confused and annoyed world observers because of their ability to eat such delicacies and drink fine wines and yet maintain near perfect physiques. In essence‚ the French are able to have their cake and eat it‚ too. During the late 1700’s‚ the French sought to experience a sort of similar paradox during the French Revolution. While the French Revolution
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MIDDLE ENGLISH AND NEW ENGLISH VOCABULARY The vocabulary in the ME period shows great instability and constant and rapid changes. Many words became obsolete; a lot of them reflected the ever-changing life of the speakers and were under the influence of contacts with other nations. 1. Internal means of enriching vocabulary. Internal sources of vocabulary growth became less important in ME. It might have been due to great expansion of foreign words (especially French). Beginning with the 15
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The French Constitution: France is a republic; the institutions of governance of France are defined by theConstitution‚ more specifically by the current constitution‚ being that of the Fifth Republic. The Constitution has been modified several times since the start of the Fifth Republic‚ most recently in July 2008‚ when the French "Congress" (A joint convention of the two chambers of Parliament) approved - by 1 vote over the 60% majority required - constitutional changes proposed by President Sarkozy
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What caused the French Revolution? Many things contributed to it evolving. But only three were the most important. The influence dates back all the way to the Age of Enlightenment‚ the ideas definitely had an effect on the French citizens. The American Revolution ties with the Enlightenment as well. The political inequality of the three estates played a huge part in the disruption. In addition to that‚ the Economic inequality also influenced France. The French Revolution is a big and memorable part
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The French Revolution The French Revolution was one of the most significant turning points in French history. It changed France completely‚ and brought a lot of positive results to France‚ even there were some negative results as well. Abolishing Feudalism is addressed during the National Assembly’s Decree‚ which is described in document 1. It attempts to make everyone pay taxes‚ doesn’t matter what estate you are. However‚ it also gives people equal rights to work in different positions and dignities
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Letizia’s adultery with the Comte de Marbeuf - Corsica’s French military governor - and Napoleon’s own ability enabled him to enter the military academy at Brienne in 1779. He moved to the Parisian École Royale Militaire in 1784 and graduated a year later as a second lieutenant in the artillery. Spurred on by his father’s death in February 1785‚ the future emperor had completed in one year a course that often took three. Despite being posted on the French mainland‚ Napoleon was able to spend much of the
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