Unit 1: Renaissance and Reformation The Renaissance * Approximate dates: 1375 (death of Petrarch) – 1527 (sacking of Rome) * The Renaissance is highlighted by: * a rediscovery of classical learning (Greek and Roman) * beginning of science * increased diplomacy * increased secularism * new belief in the individual * Secularism: never rejects Christianity‚ however‚ rejects Church’s domination and emphasizes man’s capabilities * Begins in Italy
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the castle and was replaced by Catherine de’ Medici. The castle of Versailles is probably the most famous chateau in all of France. This castle is located 11 miles northwest of Paris. This castle was built in the 17th century for King Louis XIV. When King Louis started working on the castle‚ he hired all the most famous architects‚ painters‚ and gardeners at the time to make the whole area beautiful. For these reasons‚ this castle took over 50 years to build. At the height of King Louis’s reign
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Revolution of 1776 soon followed‚ and finally‚ France started their own Revolution; the French Revolution of 1789. Of course‚ there are many political‚ economic‚ and social causes leading to this sudden political advancement in France. For example‚ King Louis XVI was unprepared for his role as king‚ and with the growing population of over 30 million citizens‚ the economic position of France could only get worse. In conclusion‚ there are not one‚ but numerous causes that led to the start of a new era in
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Story of the History Games The contestants are in the center of Amsterdam with a pile of items. The contestants grab whatever items they can receive and run away in various directions. William III and Mary II run together after grabbing their items. They head towards the port with a plan in mind. Meanwhile‚ Tromp does the same because he is familiar with boats. Ruysch has no plan in her mind and walks to the port. At the port Tromp and Ruysch bump into each other. Surprised Ruysch runs onto the
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tribe from others nearby. Later on‚ people in the 1700’s gushed over fashion magazines to see the latest styles. Women and dressmakers outside the French court relied on sketches to see what was going on. The famous French King Louis XIV said that fashion is a mirror. Louis was renowned for his style‚ which tended towards extravagant laces and velvets. In today’s world‚ musicians‚ political figures‚ royalty‚ and other cultural icons have always influenced what people wear. Figures like Princess
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The French had good reasons for wanting equality. Before 1789 inequality was typical of the old government. The nobles and clergy were the privileged orders. They were exempt from such direct taxes as the taille‚ or land tax. Most taxes were paid by the Third Estate--a class that included peasants‚ artisans‚ merchants‚ and professional men. Even among these groups taxes were not equal. Some provinces were exempt from certain assessments‚ such as the gabelle‚ or salt tax. In addition‚ the collection
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For myself personally‚ if you are in my way to get where I want my future to be‚ my future family and friends I will go right over you in order to secure my life. One man from history‚ that we’ve recently talked about that I can see doing this was Louis XIV – though he did do lots of wrongs such as doing so many things that angered people and not doing things in a subtle and discrete way. I believe that man is a free-for-all type of race in the sense when it comes to the secure future they can see in
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On top of this‚ the king of France while this occurred‚ Louis XIV‚ pursued his own pleasure with his riches rather than using them to save the country from their impending economic crisis. His contribution to the country’s deficit spending did not help France. In addition to the debt caused by war and careless
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Through the late 18th century to the early 19th century was probably the bloodiest time in French history. The French King Louis XV desperately tried to cling to his power as the French people‚ who continuously fought for their rights‚ starved to death. And‚ when I say french people I’m referring to the lower class or known in France as the Third Estate. Fed up with the Monocacy the Third Estate came together as one and fought against tyranny. This was known as the French revolution. Which‚ by the
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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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