Between 1689 and 1763‚ the “Wars of Empire” was occurring between‚ France‚ Britain‚ Spain‚ and their colonial possessions ( Era Introduction). Of course in the end Britain came out on top which put them in a position of high power‚ but they did not do it by themselves though. How did the English colonies become the most successful colonial power in North America by 1763? It was because many settlers were drawn to their political systems which encouraged cultural diversity‚ economic growth‚ representative
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The French Revolution of Kings‚ Queens‚ & Guillotines 3 Estates 1. How was French Society divided prior to the French Revolution? 1st Estate (less than 1%): Catholic Clergy Owned 10% of land in France Paid 2% of income for taxes Scorned Enlightenment ideas 2nd Estate (2%): Rich nobles Owned 20% of land Paid little or no taxes Disagreed with Enlightenment ideas 3rd Estate (97%): Commoners 2. Explain the different divisions of the 3rd estate. 3 types of people Bourgeoisie(middle class) Skilled
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son of a Quaker. After a short basic education‚ he started to work‚ at first for his father‚ later as an officer of the excise. During this occupation Thomas Paine was an unsuccesfull man‚ and was twice dismissed from his post. In 1774‚ he met Benjamin Franklin in London‚ who advised him to emigrate to America‚ giving him letters of recommandation. Paine landed at Philadelphia on November 30‚ 1774. Starting over as a publicist‚ he first published his African Slavery in America‚ in the spring of
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CAUSES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 1. Describe the leadership of Louis XVI (16th) of France. indecisive leader/ easily persuaded put off financial problems. French support for the colonists in the American War of Independence had brought the country to the verge of bankruptcy agreed to summon the ’estatesgeneral’ (a form of parliament‚ but without real power) in order to try and raise taxes. people were angered by Louis’ refusal to allow the three estates the first (clergy)
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There were actually a series of "French and Indian Wars" between 1689 and 1763. The last one started in 1754‚ and is usually called "The" French and Indian War‚ and was part of the Seven Years War‚ in which France and Spain were allied against England. The American colonists fought with the English Army against the French and their Iroquois allies. The usual effects of war were suffered by all: Death and destruction of property and great financial burdens. British and French forts were the main objectives
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family‚ King Louis XVI‚ until the French Revolution occurred in 1789 which ended to the Bourbon dynasty. France was in a state of chaos as the Federal Revolt‚ war and the Terror emerged in the following years (Morris 2000‚ 107). Nevertheless‚ the French still had hopes on one person who they believed could rescue and save their nation from all their political‚ economical and social problems. Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica in 1769‚ an island which had only become French the year before he was
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The Use of Humor in Senior High School English Teaching Author: Wei Lei Number: 05680211 Tutor: Yin Ting Abstract: Humor is an artistic method. Teaching humor is also considered as a kind of art. If it is properly utilized‚ it can make students obtain knowledge and wisdom in pleasant surroundings. The characters of teaching humor are that it is full of interest‚ implication‚ enlightenment and cheerfulness. This paper firstly analyzes the definition and connotation of humor and
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Ideas stemming from the American Revolution‚ natural rights‚ and popular sovereignty strongly influenced the French Revolution and can be traced all the way to the Enlightenment. Firstly‚ as Tom Lansford of the National Social Science Association states‚ “the Enlightenment exerted a stronger influence on the American Revolution” (5). The impact that this had is that since the French sent money and troops to aid the American cause‚ the troops they sent got Enlightenment ideas from the Americans and
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The Spanish’s need to colonize and conquer the Americas derived from their dreams of success‚ wealth‚ and power. When Spanish conquistadors conquered some of the richest and populous lands in South America‚ it caused a chain reaction of voyages and expeditions across Europe. The discoveries of gold‚ silver‚ newly captured slaves‚ and land uplifted the European economy. Self-recognition and “title” was also gained through conquering large‚ plentiful lands. Through the eyes of the Spaniards
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Cora Dickey October 9‚ 2012 World History Honors Seventh Period The French Revolution I. Do you believe the Bastille was stormed to set prisoners free‚ because it was a symbol of oppression‚ or was it the first step to overthrow the French Monarchy? II. What is the difference between a revolt and revolution? Explain. According to the English dictionary‚ a revolt is a way to break away from or rise against constituted authority‚ as by open rebellion. Meanwhile‚ a revoloution is a sudden
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