The French Fur Trade Beginning in the mid sixteenth century‚ French explorers were able to establish a powerful and lasting presence in what is now the Northern United States and Canada. The explorers placed much emphasis on searching and colonizing the area surrounding the St. Lawrence River "which gave access to the Great Lakes and the heart of the continent"(Microsoft p?). They began exploring the area around 1540 and had early interactions with many of the Natives‚ which made communication
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treaty giving the French near total control over Cambodia. In 1897‚ the ruling Resident-General asked the French authorities if he could take the kings power‚ because he felt that the king was unfit to rule. After that‚ the kings of Cambodia were just figure heads with no power. In 1904 king Norodom died‚ but instead of his son inheriting the throne‚ his brother was given it‚ because the French felt that the brother’s family was more submissive. From 1897-1953 the French maintained varying
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Name____________________________________ Period ____ FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON WEBQUEST Directions: Use the given websites to answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper. The Palace of Versailles http://www.stockholm360.net/list.php?id=versailles 1. Take a quick tour of the palace. How do you think the French people felt about the lifestyle of the king and French nobility based on their view of Versailles? The Social Contract and Jean-Jacques Rousseau http://www
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Key Events & Battles‚ French & Indian War http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/fandiwar.html Key Events & Battles‚ French & Indian War The Death of Wolfe by Benjamin West‚1770 (National Gallery of Canada at Ottawa) Location Notes/Significance Western Pennsylvania Gen. Braddock’s force of 1450 men British defeated at Ft. 1755 (present-day surrounded and defeated by Indian Duquesne Pittsburgh) and French-Canadian forces New British commander (Lord Loudoun) closely managed the war
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The French Revolution is a moment in France’s history that brought upon a political upheaval and chaotic mess. What many people do not realize is the enormous impact the French Revolution has on current European Civilization and other societies in the world. The revolution changed not only France‚ but other countries as well. Consequently‚ the revolution was not a mark in history‚ but a stepping stone. The Revolution started a domino effect which led to imperative events in the world’s history and
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A watershed event in modern European history‚ the French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period‚ French citizens razed and redesigned their country’s political landscape‚ uprooting centuries-old institutions such as absolute monarchy and the feudal system. Like the American Revolution before it‚ the French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals‚ particularly the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalienable rights
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factor contributing to the origins of the French Revolution due to his inability to cope with the momentous events which continued to unfold around him. However‚ the financial crisis was a primary short-term cause of the French Revolution due to the increasing amount of deficit the government was building which had a knock on effect on the French public. Furthermore‚ the financial crisis is only another factor which contributed to the revolution was the French customs from predecessors and their inherited
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Causes of the French Revolution On July 14‚ 1789 a large mob stormed the Bastille‚ and killed the commander and some other soldiers. The fall of the Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution‚ and was a symbol to the people of France representing years of abuse by the monarchy. Also‚ this event served as a wake-up call to King Louis XVI. Unlike any other short protest or riot‚ this event actually challenge to the regime. As the French Revolution progressed‚ French society underwent a
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French and Haitian Revolution Comparison Introduction The turn of the 19th century was a period of revolutions that brought about drastic impacts and changes to many Western nations. The driving force for the majority of the revolutions during this time was the pursuit of freedom‚ a universal right that all people are guaranteed equality and liberty. When it is threatened‚ an uprising of the masses becomes evitable to ensure protection of such freedom. The French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution
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do we classify the French Revolution? The French Revolution inspired many different events in European history and became a turning point. There were many flaws within the French Revolution‚ although there were ideas that left a huge impact in the lives of many‚ especially the way they saw and thought of their country. In the end‚ the French Revolution ended up in destroying a country and taking many unnecessary lives. The French revolution was not revolutionary because the French people never rid
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