AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTION "We have finished the romance of the Revolution‚ we must now begin its history‚ only seeking for what is real and practicable in the application of its principles‚ and not what is speculative and hypothetical." After Brumaire (9-10 Nov. 1799) --the coup d’etat which first set Napoleon on the path to becoming the supreme executive of a French empire-- Napoleon declared‚ "The Revolution is made fast on the principles on which it began; the Revolution is finished."
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When society as a whole calls for a dramatic social or governmental change‚ a revolution is occurring. For example‚ after the Enlightenment‚ the French were unsatisfied with the current government and society‚ and came together to make a real change. The idea of a revolution was almost unheard of in times like the Middle Ages. Today‚ however‚ this notion is common and relevant‚ and the French Revolution seems to be the catalyst of this idea. In the Middle Ages‚ people had no reason to rebel until
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The Agricultural Revolution The Agricultural Revolution was the most tremendous transition in history that dates back 10‚000-12‚000 years ago. This time period brought upon the human race spectacular advances‚ such as new ways of life‚ education upon irrigation‚ appropriation‚ writing‚ labor‚ trade‚ and tool making which all correlated to each other. Nevertheless‚ The Agricultural/Neolithic Revolution also had its disadvantages to society. Without a doubt‚ it is indisputable that the Agricultural
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The Egyptian Revolution Effects The Egyptian revolution was as magnificent event. It was a great step towards freedom and democracy. This revolution was considered by the whole world to be one of the greatest revolutions of modern world history. It has restored dignity and respect to Egypt and Egyptians as a whole. However‚ this revolution is far from over. There are still plenty of obstacles ahead‚ which is normal following any revolution that occurred throughout history. These obstacles and
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The Russian Revolution was one of the most important revolutions in history. Just like the French people‚ Russians got tired of being treated unfairly by the Higher classes‚ and so decided to revolt against them. However unlike the French‚ they could not be satisfied‚ or entertained for long by a single revolution‚ reason why they did many revolts. Each time retreating at its middle‚ until they finally were annoyed and determined enough to overthrow the Government and change their lives as they knew
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During the late 1700s through the early 1800s‚ the Industrial Revolution took place. It was a new beginning‚ a transition to an era of new manufacturing processes. This all began in Britain and disseminated over time to the United States of America. Known as one of the most significant turning points in history‚ the Industrial Revolution modified a vast majority of aspects of daily life. Industrialization was a change from hand tools to a vicissitude to powered machinery‚ mass production‚ and factories
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Industrial Revolution leaves us with many questions: Was the revolution in industry simply an issue of new machinery or mechanical innovation? Did young boys and girls work and live shoulder to shoulder for more than twelve hours a day? Was industrial capitalism nothing more than a clever system devised by clever capitalists to exploit the labor of ignorant workers? Was the revolution in industry the product of conscious planning or did it appear spontaneously? The revolution was something
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Mao’s Cultural Revolution impact the people of China during the period of 1966-1968? Mao’s Cultural Revolution impacted the people of China during the period of 1966-1968 to a great extent as China was brought to near anarchy. This was essentially due to the creation of the Red Guards from the youth of China. They brought detrimental chaos to the country‚ through schools‚ colleges and on the streets. The Cultural Revolution also known as The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution lasted from 1966
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FRENCH REVOLUTION DBQ “The French Revolution.” What pops up in your head? Probably a plethora of ideas. Images of riots‚ nobles‚ monarchy and such. So many mistakes and so many achievements has come out of the French Revolution. Many failed policies‚ laws and many inspirational and influential ideas has come of the French Revolution. The important causes of the French Revolution has changed France. The French Revolution had many causes which lead to the outbreak of the revolution such as
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ORIGINS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION The causes of the French Revolution of 1787-1789 (Solé 3) is a subject worthy of investigation because the revolt is an event of crucial importance in Western History. It marked the end of feudalism and the beginning of democracy in France‚ and can be seen as a turning point for liberty in Europe. To quote the German author Goethe‚ ‘From this place‚ and from this day‚ commences a new era in the world’s history’ (Wright 2). In 1774 when Louis XVI ascended
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