Declaration of the rights of Man & the Citizen in the Reign of Terror Fueled by the Enlightenment ideas‚ the French revolution from 1789 – 1815 is an event of great international importance. Not only did it mark the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte‚ who became one of the greatest emperor in the world history‚ but also marked the destruction of the Old Regime. This was when France changed from a monarchy to a republic‚ the first French Republic. This was the revolution that brought change in the structure
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Part One (Theme and Setting Questions) 1.Considering the following statement‚ "Revenge makes the avenger feel much better’‚ find examples in the novel that prove or disprove the statement. The novel proves that this statement is true because when Dantès found out the truth‚ he wanted nothing more than revenge; this is why he had escaped from the Chateau D’if and sought out the treasure on the isle of Monte Cristo. Using the treasure he quickly inflicted damage onto his enemies rather slowly. He
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after War (Marshall Plan‚ Japan‚ McArthur) India (decolonization‚ Gandhi) Identifications: You should also be able to identify the historical figures below and explain their importance in world history. Truman Wilson Emperor Joseph II Robespierre Isaac Newton Gandhi Marie Antoinette Picasso Winston Churchill Mao Tse-Tung Louis XIV Tips for the Extended Response Question: The Extended Response question will count for a significant portion of your exam grade‚ so do your best
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Compare and contrast the Glorious and French Revolutions with respect to causes‚ ideologies and results. French and Glorious revolutions were two revolutions where people rebelled agains the monarch and got read of absolute monarchy. However‚ they were different in terms of peoples and monarch behavior The Glorious Revolution: in 1603 James came to power. He did not followed Elizabeth the I Monarchic majesty. He was a monarch that believed that devine right came from god. This contradicted
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greed for power drove him to infringe the basic principles of the revolution on the rights to hereditary and absolute rule. Robespierre‚ an enlightened leader of the Jacobins‚ stated that the purpose of the French Revolution was to abolish absolute monarchy and institute a “democratic or republican government” that could help increase political equality within a nation (Robespierre). However‚ Napoleon rejected any republican form of government; he was solely concerned with maintaining a “hereditary power
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heard. It is a cycle of revenge you are entering. I keep reading in the pro-violence section that the French Revolution was a successful violent protest. I am French. This Revolution was NOT a success. After the king was executed‚ it was chaos. Robespierre‚ one of the leading revolutionaries at that time‚ was in charge. He became paranoiac‚ France was being attacked by Austria and other surrounding countries. So to "protect" the revolution he killed hundreds of innocent people. And the killings and
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The original piece was dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte. At the time‚ there were a lot invasions and Paris had declared war on Austria on April 20‚ 1792. Five days later‚ once Robespierre was executed‚ disorder remained over Austria. Paris was not sure how to acquire more money to finance the war. The general hired Napoleon Bonaparte to lead the "Army of Italy". Beethoven was excited and used the symphony to express his thoughts about bravery and admiration for the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte
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1688 The Glorious Revolution The overthrow of King James II of England. Also the first and only time that England had joint monarchs‚ William of Orange and Mary II of England. Time Span Events-Important People 13th Dec‚ 1560 to 22nd Dec‚ 1641 Maximilien de Béthune‚ Duke of Sully The Duke of Sully pushed ideas that are now widely supported all over the world. He created a court in France to try embezzlement‚ encouraged agriculture‚ and authorized free exportation of grain and wine‚ which helped
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The stuff in yellow is what i’m confused on/want to know if it is historically correct. So edit those if you can. Thanks!!! There were three stages of the French Revolution; the First Phase‚ the Napoleonic Empire‚ and the period after the Congress of the Vienna. Throughout history‚ people in France were striving to reach their goals of liberty‚ equality‚ and brotherhood. Both brotherhood and equality were present at some points throughout the French Revolution‚ but these ideals were diminished
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Villefort‚ Caderousse‚ and Danglars. Chapter 32 In this chapter one learns that Maximilien Morrel and Valentine are in love. Valentine’s father however‚ is to marry her off to Franz d’Epinay‚ whom she can never love. Her stepmother is opposed to the idea of her marrying in general for it means that Madame de Villefort’s son will have nothing to inherit‚ for valentine will receive the fortune. Valentine and Maximilien meet in the garden‚ but Valentine must hurry off to meet her stepmother. Analysis:
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