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    The enlightenment age was a period in time in which the light was brought to the darkest corners of the mind where the thoughts had always been deeply filled with racism‚ mythical beliefs‚ little education‚ and strong beliefs of a monarchy style government. This era brought on a fresh and brightened light within these darkened corners of the mind where the thoughts and feelings had always been darkened by these dampening laws and thoughts. The enlightenment era is a very special time in the world

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    In the book‚ Escaping Salem by Richard Godbeer‚ many strange events happen in Stamford‚ Connecticut that cannot be explained. A seventeen year old maidservant named Katherine Branch has several fits that she claims to be the result of witchcraft. Many neighbors that have witnessed these fits think otherwise. Witches in the seventeenth century were mostly thought to be women‚ and Katherine says that these women are indeed witches. Escaping Salem contains a lot of information about seventeenth century

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    The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening The Enlightenment‚ also known as the Age of Reason introduced a new spirit of thought and inventive analysis in 17th and 18th century Europe. Theories and ideas that had previously been accepted were now being challenged to be looked upon with an eye of reason rather than tradition. Key leaders in this movement of new thinking included Copernicus‚ Galileo‚ Locke‚ Franklin and Newton. Englishman‚ John Locke‚ was one of whose political works had the greatest

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    PESTEL ANALYSIS OF FRANCE INTRODUCTION: France‚ officially known as French Republic‚ is the land where famous French Revolution took place. Fashion starts here and it is known for its wines and fragrances. Paris is the capital city of France and one of the 7 wonders is found there i.e. Eiffel Tower. It is the world’s fifth largest economy and second largest European economy‚ a major chunk of revenues come from tourism as it is the world’s most visited place. PESTEL Analysis of this happening country

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    The French Revolution started in 1789 and concluded in 1799; the war lasted ten years for numerous reasons caused by the hierarchy. There were social‚ political and economical causes that Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI made irrational and poor decisions that lead to the French Revolution. Majority of the reason all associate with having power. Power is the ability to direct or influence others; however‚ the person behind the power is who determines if it will affect the situation negatively or

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    Throughout history multiple revolutions took place in order for change to occur. One revolution was called the French Revolution. This can be defined as the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy in France 1789–99. In which Napoleon takes control of the directory and seizes power. It caused for political‚ economic and social change. There are a series of political and social causes for the French Revolution occurring .One social cause was the French peasants being treated unfairly. They had a large amount

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    The Enlightenment is the era in Europe and America during the 1700s when mankind was developing from centuries of unawareness into a new age of progression by reason‚ science‚ and reverence for civilization. People of the Enlightenment were influenced by human reason‚ learned the natural laws of the universe‚ and defined the natural rights of mankind resulting in a growth in knowledge‚ official achievement‚ and moral values would be recognized. This new way of thinking led to the increase of a new

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    Suede Kippahs – The One of a Kind Skullcap for Jewish Men Suede Kippahs can certainly make for a stylish wear and yet can exude the cultural splendor with ease. No doubt they bring out the perfect amalgamation of class and elegance of the wearer and thus are one of the most searched items of men. The kippahs are not restricted to one color or design in particular. They can be found in a variety of shades with diversified designs. Regarded as essential attire for Jewish men‚ they adorn it to express

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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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    One of the most important by-products of the French invasion of Egypt was the knowledge gathered by the scientists and historians who journeyed along with the army. But‚ of all the discoveries made‚ the most important was the Rosetta Stone‚ the key that unlocked the ancient marvel of Egypt. What is the Rosetta Stone is? The Rosetta stone is a very important artifact that was discovered during the French invasion of Egypt in the year 1799. You may ask why this is important. Well because of the Rosetta

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