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    subjects who worship an “imaginary religion which can never exist”. As stated before‚ Maria was Catholic‚ and she wanted her son‚ the heir to the throne to realize his disastrous mistakes before the entire welfare was destroyed by Protestants. King Louis XIV was also biased to his own religion‚ him being Catholic along with Maria Theresa. His grandfather‚ Henry IV had published the Edict of Nantes‚ granting Protestants religious freedom in France to settle disputes. Henry was

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    women became a fearful and driving force as never before‚ and the noblemen grew terrified not only of general Revolution‚ but women leading it. Politically‚ this revolution is considered by some to be an “undermining of the absolutism of Louis XIV.” The political situation in France was indeed one with a focus on absolutism‚ and this structure limits the independence of the masses. As it is clear throughout history‚ placing limits onto a strong majority is never a good idea‚ and usually ends

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    Causes of WW1 World War I‚ fought in the years 1914-1919‚ had several causes. One main event leading up to the war‚ was the assassination of Franz Ferdinand on June 28‚ 1914. While some major events led to the war‚ these events go much deeper. The four causes are: nationalism‚ imperialism‚ militarism‚ and alliances. All of these causes contributed to the start of the war equal-handedly. The first cause that led to the outbreak of war was nationalism. Nationalism defines as the belief

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    endured the leadership of an Absolute Monarchy by Louis XVI and dictatorship by Napoleon Bonaparte. Many things differentiated the two rulers‚ some of which consisted of the religious‚ and political aspects of the country. Louis XVI was the absolute monarch‚ a king who controls a country by himself and makes all the decisions‚ of France until the day he was executed for treason in which he attempted to flee to Austria‚ a warring country. Louis was not always viewed as a great ruler; in fact‚ he

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    Ebony Welch West Civ II March 20‚ 2012 What’s the ISM? What’s the meaning of ism? Ism is used to form uncount nouns that refer to political or religious movements and beliefs. It is also used to form uncount nouns that refers to attitudes and behaviors. For example‚ Buddhism‚ nationalism‚ heroism and pacifism are all ism. Ism is also used to form nouns that refer to unfair or illegal discrimination against particular groups of people. Examples of this discrimination based on racism‚ sexism

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    Chapter 16: Absolutism and Constitutionalism in Western Europe (ca 1589-1715) [pic][pic][pic] The Palace of Versailles Louis XIV‚ the “Sun King” Oliver Cromwell This will be the Golden Age of the Netherlands and France. The kings of France‚ England and Spain claimed loyalty of their subjects‚ monarchical power added up to something close to sovereignty‚ sovereign in power within their boundaries. In the period between 1589 and 1715‚ two basic patterns of government

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    Mannerism (1527-1600) * Confusing * Counterpart to High Renaissance Southern Italy * “…stylish style…” – John Sherman * Started in central Rome * Catholic church started to take problem with it Jacopo da Pontormo – Deposition * 1527 * Original Context: Commissioned for Capponi private chapel in Florence (Santa Felcita) * Materials: Oil on panel (unusual for Southern Italian art) * Other unusual things: * Jesus isn’t the center of the painting (VOID –

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    The History of Absolutism Absolutism is an ideology‚ a set of think which one leader‚ usually a monarch‚ centralize the power using divine rights‚ claiming the monarch is chosen by god. When absolutism is being discussed‚ the European absolute countries in history is often taken as examples. Yet‚ it is a wonder whether absolutism has appeared in earlier eras in human history or not. It will be intriguing to investigate how absolutism survived through history and how it is still influencing countries

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    institutions like Royal Academies for these discoveries to be found and shared. As the Finance Minister under Louis XIV‚ Jean Baptiste Colbert must have wanted to preserve and increase France’s budget. “…an abundance of wealth and in causing the arts and sciences to flourish‚ we have been persuaded for many years to establish several academies for both letter and sciences.” (Doc 11). King Louis XIV himself was an ally of science as shown in Document 10‚ where the king is shown at the French Royal Academy

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    and sexual themes which offended the Protestant middle class. It was most often used in interior design‚ painting‚ architecture‚ and sculpture. In the reign of King Louis XV‚ this type of art was most likely used all the time. The movement began in the 17th century when it was the rise of the middle class. Also‚ the death of Louis XIV around this time‚ the high society in Paris became the pinnacle of fashion. Rococo was very light‚ ornamental‚ and elaborates the style of art. It was identified by

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