Food affected three-fourths of the French revolution‚ and “when the grain crops failed two years in a row‚ in 1788 and 1789‚ the price of bread shot up to 88 percent of [a peasant’s] wages. Many blamed the ruling class for the resulting famine and economic upheaval. On top of that‚ peasants resented the gabelle‚ a tax on salt that was particularly unfairly applied to the poor.” (Bramen‚ Lisa.) The food that the peasants ate “consisted of inferior grains to that of their noble neighbors‚ such as
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THE WARS OF THE ROSES - THE CAUSES OF THE WARS Causes 1. Dynastic - a fight for titles 2. Economic and financial - a crisis in the nobility 3. Defeat in the 100 Years War 4. Long term - a shift in the balance of power causing lawlessness and disorder 5. Short term - the personal failings of Henry VI (1-3 are largely dismissed by Historians in the twentieth century but may still have a part to play) |Long Term |Short Term
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Charles V was born on January 21‚ 1338 to Prince John (John II) and Princess Boone. He was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1364 to his death. In 1349‚ as a young prince‚ Charles received from his grandfather King Philip VI the province of Dauphiné to rule. This allowed him to use the title "Dauphin" until his coronation‚ which saw the integration of the Dauphiné into the crown lands of France. From then on‚ all heirs apparent of France used the title of Dauphin
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Americans serve their country in many different ways. Average‚ everyday people have stepped up to answer the call of their nation and have shown true bravery. In his inaugural address‚ President John F. Kennedy challenged his country with‚ “And so‚ my fellow Americans‚ ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country.” One obvious way of serving America is joining one of the forces of the United States Military- Air Force‚ Army‚ Navy‚ and Coast Guard. Out of all four
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of fishing and outdoor activities. At age thirteen‚ he was sent to a small seminary near Rouen for classical studies. In October 1868‚ at the age of 18‚ he saved the famous poet Algernon Charles Swinburne from drowning off the coast of Étretat at Normandy.[1] As he entered junior high
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Robert Patton set up a phantom army‚ fake equipment‚ and fake radio transmissions in the narrowest point between Britain and France‚ Pas-de-Calais. While German forces lined up for the attack on Pas-de-Calais‚ 156‚000 forces landed on 5 beaches along Normandy covering up to 50 miles of land (The Way We Won: America’s Economic Breakthrough During World War II). The forces were able to push North and liberate France from German rule. The Germans were losing territory quickly and the US forces were already
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Julia Nam Mr. Jacobson American Studies 8‚ period 2 13 March 2013 Franklin Delano Roosevelt On January 30‚ 1882‚ Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born into the wealthy Roosevelt family at the family home‚ “Springwood”‚ in Hyde Park‚ New York. Franklin Delano Roosevelt‚ also known by his initials‚ FDR‚ was the 32nd president of the United States. Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as President from March 1933 to April 1945‚ the longest tenure in American history. He was also one of the
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National Honor Society. I also participated in marching band all throughout high school. This trip is a journey in Europe to explore seven countries in 20 days. We get to ride on an alpine roller coaster‚ trace heroic footsteps along the beaches of Normandy‚ and make friends with a German family during a home stay‚ meet with a member of British Parliament and go behind the scenes to explore European cathedrals and mysterious castles. The group will experience these magnificent countries in ways that
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escort convoys carrying essential supplies from the US and airbases were used to search the seas for enemy forces. At the same time‚ Northern Ireland provided a training ground for over 100‚000 American forces in preparation for D-Day landings in Normandy. However‚ aiding Britain in this way‚ as well as producing much British war materials‚ made Northern Ireland a real target for German attack. Belfast city was to suffer most with German attacks leaving a devastating impact. Northern Ireland’s
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still standing today as a reminder of much of London’s history. The Tower of London’s deep history includes murder‚ mystery‚ special ceremonies‚ and the devotion of those who guard it. William of Normandy had a certain purpose in mind when he ordered the Tower of London to be built. William of Normandy was not even English‚ but he was once promised the throne to England by his cousin‚ King Edward. However‚ on King Edward’s deathbed‚ he gave the throne
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