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    Gunpowder Essay

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    Since gunpowders accidental discovery in China around 850 C.E.‚ gunpowder has been one of the most influential inventions in history. Intended primarily as medicine and entertainment‚ Chinese scientists quickly realized gunpowders potential for engaging in warfare. “It was a component of flaming arrows and rockets and was used to fire projectiles” (Classroom). The bamboo tubes used to channel the explosive energy of gunpowder to launch a projectile was history first firearms. This new ranged weapon

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    French Revolution

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    The French Revolution‚ which took place between 1789 and 1795‚ changed every aspect of France economically‚ politically‚ religiously‚ and especially socially. All of these structures were demolished and recreated. A new era of France was manifested‚ as with all new things‚ it was turbulent; especially for women‚ where did they fit into this new social structure? The rapid changes taking place in France effected women’s status‚ profession‚ and lifestyle‚ all of which had to be re-evaluated in their

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    Invention Of Gunpowder

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    Though the discovered by accident‚ gunpowder changed the trajectory of combat operations. Discovered in the ninth century Chinese alchemist developed something with the potential of conquering nations. Gunpowder is used in many weapons throughout history and to this day‚ but one of the first was flying fire. With the simple invention of the gunpowder cannon‚ a totally new type of defense was unearthed. When the devastating power of the cannon was shrunken down into a handheld weapon‚ the course of

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    prosperous islands and a huge benefit for France’s economy. Sugar cane was abundant on this island and France sent many African slaves to work on plantations established there. In 1791 a slave revolt broke out when the Haitians learned about the French revolution. This was the only successful slave revolt in history. From this success there was also an immense downfall‚ and what was once one of the richest islands of the 18th century‚ is now the poorest country in the world. Many forces have made an impact

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    Industry Revolution

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    The Indutrial revolution (bbc youtube documentary) until The Indutrial revolution most people lived an agriculture existance defined by the harvest and the seasons and ruled by a small political and social elite. Sea cult- from north sea coal kick started The Industrial revolution in Britain. Until then wood had been the main source of energy in britain ‚ it supplied the fuel for homes and small industries ‚ but as populaion grew so did the demand for timber‚ as forest were cut down ‚wood had

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    The Egyptian Revolution can undoubtedly be considered one of the significant events of the 2011. However‚ even after three months since the 18-day revolution‚ people are still unable to determine whether or not this revolution will bring about positive amends to Egyptian society. Having said that‚ the Egyptian Revolution has shown to be a convenience to many sociologists‚ as it offers a promising case study on social movements. Throughout this three-month revolution aftermath‚ it has become clear

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    “CAN A REVOLUTION COME IN PAKISTAN?” Revolution has to be the one word‚ most thought of or used in Pakistan. Having being stuck as a nation as a pendulum between instability and stagnancy since the past 67 years‚ the notion of a revolution is what fascinates us most as a way to break through this quagmire. While a political party talks of bringing it in while sitting in the Government‚ others keep hankering for it. All is fine but the problem is – none other than us.

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    SC1130-Survey of the Sciences Unit 4 Assignment 1 The Science of Fireworks We have been watching fireworks for hundreds of years‚ so we’ve had time to get it right. And yet every year‚ something new and bigger is always on display. It is still the one thing in life that can fill both children and adults with a sense of awe and wonderment. But how does it work? Let’s start at the beginning‚ before the big show. There are four basic components that give the firework that bright burst of multi

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    In Crane Brintons’s book ‚ Anatomy of Revolution‚ Brinton compares revolution to a fever. He says‚ “revolution is not a good thing”. When and if it occurs‚ its like an illness or something to be avoided. However‚ he goes on to say that fever‚ and Revolution ‚ in itself is a good thing....for those who survive it. The revolution destroys wicked people and harmful and useless institutions. A revolution is defined as “a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system”

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    French Revolution

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    French Revolution Table of Contents Unit one: Enlightenment (page 1) Enlightened Despots France Henri IV Louis XIII Louis XIV Cardinal Richelieu Louis XV Louis XVI Holy Roman Empire Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm Friedrich Wilhelm I Friedrich II Austria Charles VI Pragmatic Sanction Maria Theresa War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years’ War Extra Information Les Philosophes Voltaire - Candide Diderot - Encyclopedie Rousseau - The Social Contract

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