I am writing in application for a place in your graduate program‚ namely the Ph.D. in French Studies with a concentration in Language and Identity‚ to start in the fall of 2006. I am currently completing my Master 1 at the Sorbonne University (Paris III)‚ having also acquired my B.A. (Licence) in that institution. My Bachelors and my current Masters at the Sorbonne primarily consist of the study of French literature and dramaturgical texts from the 16th up until the present day. I have had the
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French Involvement In The American Revolution When scouring the internet for poignant quotes about the American Revolution‚ there are few to be found more fitting than this gem‚ spoken by Woodrow Wilson: "Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance". Of course‚ it is generally agreed by those knowledgeable on the revolution that it was necessary for the colonists to rebel against their oppressors and
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thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. The French revolution began in 1789 and was an important event in French history‚ ironically the French revolution was inspired by the American Revolution‚ this revolution marked the day that French nationalist could no longer take hardship from its government (limited monarchy) and rebelled against them. The French Revolution first year consisted of the assault on the Bastille in July‚ the passage of the Declaration
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Some Basic Notes: England emerges as #1 naval power France and England wanted control of land War lasted from 1754-1763 French and Indian war ended French colonization • France lost Canada • Paris of Treaty made French leave: English was left with large debt • English decided to tax colonies for debt • Land became difficult for England • • • • Later on... • England has greater responsibility to control the territory • More Soldiers • Need more money • More debt • • • • Westward
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Judy Guthro Professor Brady GEO373 05 February 2011 The history and culture of French Guiana is as varied as its landscape. Its people are as diverse as the country; from the Atlantic coast‚ to the marshy swamps‚ to the tropical rain forest and the Guiana Highlands. The Arawak Indians were the first known people to inhabit the land now known as French Guiana. The next wave of people was the Caribs‚ who were traveling from Brazil and stayed behind. This group made up the Amerindians‚ of which
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Graded Assignment Two Revolutions Complete and submit this assignment by the due date to receive full credit. (50 points) The French Revolution began less than two decades after the American Revolution. In many ways‚ the American experience was an inspiration for the citizens of France. But the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns‚ which influenced the way each revolution began‚ progressed‚ and ended. In this assignment you will write an essay
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society was during the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799. French Revolution during this time went through significant changes from the beginning when society was run by the wealthy class and being undemocratic and changed to being a democratic state. From 1789 to 1799‚ the French Revolution was a "cataclysmic political and 1 social upheaval." French society was going though
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The American and French Revolution The American and French Revolutions are two of the greatest revolutions that occurred in the mid 1700’s through the late 1700’s. The American Revolution was a huge turning point in American history‚ and the French Revolution was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The American Revolution started in 1775 and ended in 1783. The French revolution started 1789 and ended 1799. The American Revolution and the French Revolution were both caused
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Revolution in the 18th Century: Who Did It Better? Justin Merkel October 24‚ 2011 The French Revolution is said to be one of the greatest revolutions in Western history. Indeed it was one of the first instances in History where the middle class protested against their government and actually won. Not only did they win‚ but they completely overthrew a monarchy and reformed their entire government. However‚ a similar revolution was taking place around the same time; this
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Thesis Statement: T.S.-- French would be the most beneficial extra course because it’s widely used around the world. Intro Evidence- French is the fourteenth most spoken language in the world. Cite: Paul‚ Simmons‚ and Fennig‚ Summary by language size Intro Evidence- A total of fifty-one countries and 75 million nine hundred people speak french fluently. Cite: Paul‚ Simmons‚ and Fennig‚ Summary by language size Counterclaim: On the other hand‚ some may believe that french is not used in many areas
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