CHAPTER X THE PARIS PEACE SETTLEMENT‚ 1919-1920 The military disaster which befell the Mid-European Confederacy in the autumn of 1918 was the signal for immediate political revolutions within its members. The revolutions‚ though precipitated in several instances by Socialists‚ proved to be uniformly mild and more conducive to democratic nationalism than to any basic social change. In Germany Prince Maximilian‚ the Chancellor on whom the Emperor William II imposed the unpleasant task of opening
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820). After discussing Paris with Juliet Capulet’s mother‚ Lady Capulet‚ the Nurse expresses her fondness towards Paris as a potential husband for Juliet. With past disregard for marriage‚ Juliet’s choice of a husband was brought to mind with concern. After meeting Romeo Montague‚ Juliet cultivates an interest towards him‚ but bids to resist due to the family feud with the Montagues. In comparison to Paris‚ Romeo is ignorant‚ impulsive‚ and indecisive through his actions. Paris is the more prominent
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‘In Paris with You’ by James Fenton Learning objectives: - AO1: respond to texts critically and imaginatively‚ select and evaluate textual detail to illustrate and support interpretations. - AO2: explain how language‚ structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation of ideas‚ themes and settings. Pre-reading activity: 1. What do you associate with Paris? For example‚ you might think of the Eiffel Tower‚ fancy restaurants‚ or the Stade de France. Try to
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William Shakespeare’s Romeo and juliet‚ is a tale about two star crossed lovers whose love is obstructed by another suitor‚ named Paris‚ as well as Juliet’s parents. Romeo and Juliet were forbidden to marry because the Capulets and Montagues were family rivals. Paris and Romeo have many similarities that caused both the deaths of juliet and the two young men. Romeo and Paris both have strong personalities and overwhelming confidence this creates conflict between the two. In the tragic story of Romeo
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Case Study Disneyland Resort Paris Case Study 6 - What are the Disney resorts and parks aiming for? 1) The Disney resorts and parks were aiming for a market that focused on creating images‚ experiences and products to customers that emphasized fun‚ imagination and service. It aimed to provide a place where customers could escape the cares of the real world through the "magic" of legendary fairytale and familiar Disney characters. The market targeted families and children and the company had
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Treaty of Versailles Oral presentation Good day national leaders I welcome you to our palace here at Versailles I am Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau of the Third French Republic. A leader is a dealer in hope and I intend top deliver hope to my nation by taking it away from our enemies. The people of France want Germany to be severely punished‚ not pardoned. I say this because it was that country that started the war. I say this because it was that country’s fault that many so soldiers perished
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Before the year 1763‚ many colonists were proud to be a part of England‚ but the year 1763 would juristically change that. England had used their militia from the colonies to aid them in the French and Indian war. England promised that after the war they would be given land west of the Appalachian Mountains. Then‚ there was tension between England and the Natives Americans‚ and that prevented England to give colonists their promised lands. The act that prevented colonists to move westward was called
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Was The Treaty Of Versailles Fair To Germany? ’The Treaty of Versailles’ was the peace settlement that ended World War One in 1918. The treaty itself was actually signed on the 28th June 1919 at the former palace of Versailles‚ just outside Paris‚ by Germany and the Allies. The treaty was a compromise between the countries‚ trying to satisfy each demand - but was it overall fair to Germany? The Treaty of Versailles was created to cripple Germany so that they could not start another war. One side
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Treaty in1863 [Cambodia-France] Before 1863‚ Cambodia mainly served as a vassal territory for either the Thai or Vietnamese government. As stated earlier‚ King Norodom was seeking to end this cycle and gain power for Cambodia by signing a protection treaty with France. France viewed Cambodia as a buffer zone between southern Vietnam and British-aligned Siam. They hoped that by signing the treaty they would be protecting their own interests in southern Vietnam. In turn‚ Cambodia relied on French protection
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America. The British tried to force their desires on the Natives which upset them causing a conflict called Pontiac’s War in 1763. This war caused the colonists to take out their aggression on peaceful or defenseless Indians which lead the British Government to believe the colonial government was incompetent. Because of this‚ the British Government declared the Proclamation of 1763‚ which confined the colonists to the east of an imaginary line running down the spine of the Allegheny Mountains. They hoped
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