To this day‚ World War II has been the largest and deadliest conflict in history. World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945. With over fifty nations involved‚ fighting took place in almost every part of the world on land‚ sea‚ and in the air. The conflict was partly caused by the economic crisis of the Great Depression and by unresolved political tensions following the end of World War I. There were two military alliances during the war‚ the Allies and the Axis powers. Germany and Japan were two of the
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On the other hand‚ the French people weren’t the only ones to start violence. The government instigated violence too. For example‚ the Champ the Mars on the 17th of July 1791‚ was a peaceful signing of a republican petition‚ by the poorer section of the Parisian people. The Commune declared martial law under pressure of the Assembly and ordered Lafayette and the National Guard fire on the unarmed and peaceful crowd. Around 50 people were killed. As a consequence National Assembly got support from
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What were the primary influences that shaped the Baroque form in Italian and northern European Art and Architecture? Many believe the term Baroque derives from the Portuguese word barroco‚ meaning an irregularly shaped pearl (Sayre 677). Originally‚ it was used in a derogatory manner with connotations of bizarre and strange‚ implying bad taste. Ironically‚ some of the most profound and beautiful works of art and architecture were created in this era. Religion‚ economics‚ the rise of absolute monarchy
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The French Revolution‚ which took place between 1789 and 1795‚ changed every aspect of France economically‚ politically‚ religiously‚ and especially socially. All of these structures were demolished and recreated. A new era of France was manifested‚ as with all new things‚ it was turbulent; especially for women‚ where did they fit into this new social structure? The rapid changes taking place in France effected women’s status‚ profession‚ and lifestyle‚ all of which had to be re-evaluated in their
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"Why I Like to Read" I have traveled the world Egypt‚ Great Britain‚ Italy‚ the Holy Land‚ India‚ France‚ Germany‚ and a host of other wonderful places. I have visited the Great Pyramids‚ the Valley of the Kings‚ the Roman Coliseum‚ the palace of Versailles‚ the marvel of Stonehenge‚ the bloody battlefields of Gettysburg‚ and experienced the splendor of the Taj Mahal. I did not travel by plane‚ boat‚ rail or car nor was I alone on these journeys. Alexander the Great‚ Julius Caesar‚ Napoleon
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He built a palace in Versailles‚ twelve miles south of Paris‚ to show off his wealth and power. Versailles became a significant part of the culture for nobles‚ and many of the most important ones lived there throughout the year. Association with the king and residence at Versailles came to represent power for the nobles‚ therefore giving Louis XIV more power over them. He made it so they had to
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fierce passions of Frenchmen and issued statement of rights‚ demanding equality and freedom‚ among others. King Louis XVI was viewed as villain through the eyes of the revolutionary‚ where he governed France through monarchy. His rich in the palace of Versailles were seen as tyranny‚ and his credibility worsened as the people of French starved from scarcity. “the kernel gradually reacts on a people’s mentality‚ and it finally even influences the principles of government‚ which finds that it can profit
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XXXXX (Ted) XXXXX HUM164 (Kathy Brinez) 925459694 Module 1 written assignment‚ chapters 16-18 Elizabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun was a French artist born in Paris‚ France on April 16‚ 1755. She is considered to be one of 300 women that changed the world and one of the most successful woman artists of her time for her work which was predominately portraits of women. Madame Le Brun was born to a portraitist and fan painting father and a hairstylist mother. Her father served as her first teacher
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Treaty of Versailles‚ Analytical Essay What is the treaty? In June 28‚ 1919‚ met in the Palace of Versailles and signed a peace treaty which when into force on January 10 officially ending the Great War. Leaders from key ally countries such France‚ Great Britain‚ Italy and the United States (US) took part‚ imposing punitive measure on the scapegoat central power‚ Germany. Woodrow Wilson and a group of handpicked representatives on behalf of the US attended to negotiate their terms to be enlisted
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that he was the only‚ divine ruler of their country‚ and were made to believe that anything he does is infallible. During his reign‚ the nobility didn’t have much say in the French laws‚ foreign policies‚ or commerce‚ but were house at Louis’ palace at Versailles to keep them close and happy. Most nobles were exempt from taxation and boasted great wealth‚ but had no political influence. A majority of Louis’s reign was spent in war‚ which forced many nobles to fulfill their obligation as soldiers. The
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