The French Revolution was a very different revolution of its time. ... The French government used Bastille to torture and kill people, which gave fear to the French commoners. ... It was the first of many governments that tried to reform France, even though it had many problems, it was a start for the French people. ... Robespierre tried to justify the use of killing by saying that people were enemies of the Revolution, but gave no right to the people being executed. ... Without this revolution, France would still be behind. ...

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The French Revolution was a dramatic change in all of European history. ... The French Revolution started when Louis XVI came into power. ... The National Guard was accompanied by the French army. ... The Assembly justified their actions by saying the Church never really owned the property because it belonged to the government(Kaiser). ... The Assembly passed a law saying that all people that have left the country must come back or they would be killed. ...

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Although designed with the best of intentions, this hugely recognizable machine soon became associated with events that have overshadowed both its heritage and its development: the French Revolution. ... Designed to make execution more humane, the guillotine quickly became a symbol of tyranny during the French Revolution. ... After two years of detention Kind Louis XVI attempted to flee France, but was captured by revolutionaries at Varennes. ... I believe in the saying "an eye for an eye." ... In conclusion, the French Guillotine was a harsh killing machine that killed many by decapitation. ...

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Interpretations of the French Revolution: Historiographically, The French Revolution has been interpreted by three main views: The Views of Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism. ... Edmond Burke, an English aristocrat that represented the Conservative interpretation of the French Revolution; hated the French Revolution, as all aristocrats did. ... Great writers such as Alexis de Tocqueville believed the French Revolution was a necessary event; that it was trying to create a Constitutional Monarchy for France. ... They really began the French Revolution. ... Socialism describes the French R...

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The Louvre, in the 21st century, is now owned by the French government. ... And this is exactly what the French culture is about. ... Lastly, the French value etiquettes more than anything. ... They would just flip at you if you asked them that, and I'm saying this with experience. ... The culture has after all been influenced by the French history. ...

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In 1778 America signed an alliance with France saying that they would help France defend the Western Indies during times of war in exchange for their helping the United States gain it's freedom. France called for our help because the British were attacking the West Indies. The Democratic Republicans wanted to honor the treaty because they were Pro-French. Although America owed France for it's Independents, Washington said we were weak economically, militarily, and disunified politically. ... The Proclamation showed a defensive reaction after a threat of war from Europe because Am...

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In 1778 an alliance was sighed, by Samuel Adams, between United States and France. ... This means that the support for France will increase from the U.S. ... Also what ever enemies that France had will become ours now. ... The consideration of France was a distant 2nd priority. ... Saying that we should depend more upon ourselves. ...

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Yet the current French constitution is decidedly vague in specifying whether Prime Minister or President should wield the bulk of executive power. ... The answer lies in French history, which is littered with warnings of the dangers that were associated with creating too powerful a figure as the head of the political system, namely violence and disruption. ... He was determined that France should not be humiliated in such a manner again, and also resolved to halt the decline of the state. ... De Gaulle however, rejected this, saying that it was the presidential prerogative to define his own ar...

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We shared laughter and excitement, even travelling to unbelievable places together like France, Spain, and Florida. ... Amidst all the crying and hugging, I finally understood what my mother was saying. ...

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The first instance of oppression happens in the first paragraph, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times- This paragraph shows that in France and England, the aristocrats rule and has oppressed the people for so long that many are starving. ... In Book 2, Chapter 9 the Marquis is quoted as saying, "Repression is the only lasting philosophy." ...

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This theory is what another historian, Gilbert, believes provoked war, saying that "The Austrian foreign minister was "fired up" for war against Serbia, but needed Germanys support. ... The other alliance: The Triple Entente, was made up of Great Britain, France and Russia. ... France joined Great Britain in 1904. ... The Russians refused Germany's demand and the Kaiser declared war on Russia and France. ... In the plan, German was to use two arms of their army in order to trap the French forces. ...

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Blaise Pascal Blaise Pascal was born on June 19, 1623 in Clermont-Ferrand, France and died August 19, 1662 of stomach cancer. ... The vaccum theories by Pascal, as well as Einstein are still considered today, so that goes without saying that his adding machine has part in the present as well. ...

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These are the questions that have had psychologists puzzled and intrigued for centuries, dating as far back as thirteenth century France. ... The nature theory brings things to a boil, saying that those more traits and more are also part of your genetic make up. ...

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In July of 1942, news reports of the killings were aired in London, however, nothing came of it because the reports were in French. ... Finally on June 12, Britain, Holland, Belgium, and France accepted the refugees. ... In fact, a British official is quoted as saying,What are we going to do with 100,000 Jewish children?? ... In July of 1942, news reports of the killings were aired in London, however, nothing came of it because the reports were in French. ... Finally on June 12, Britain, Holland, Belgium, and France accepted the refugees. ...

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In July of 1942, news reports of the killings were aired in London, however, nothing came of it because the reports were in French. ... Finally on June 12, Britain, Holland, Belgium, and France accepted the refugees. ... In fact, a British official is quoted as saying, "What are we going to do with 100,000 Jewish children?" ... This was achieved through saying Kaddish (a very important prayer), celebrating important holidays, establishing libraries, schools, orphanages and theaters and by maintaining the will to survive. ...

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Timeline: Spirits in the Colonial Period 1300 (France)- Arnald of Villanova, a professor at the French medical school of Montpellier, who made the instructions for wine distillation. 1386 (France)- Charles II was struck with fever and paralysis, so they used distillation of wine as a medicine. 1405 (Ireland)- Richard MacRagh died after drinking the water of life to excess. 1478 (Germany)- First printed book about distillation was written by Micheal Puff von Schrick. 1496 (Germany)- People began the process of distilling wine on their own. 1679 (Africa West Coast)- Rum and spirits rose h...

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In July of 1942, news reports of the killings were aired in London, however, nothing came of it because the reports were in French. ... Finally on June 12, Britain, Holland, Belgium, and France accepted the refugees. ... In fact, a British official is quoted as saying, "What are we going to do with 100,000 Jewish children?" ... This was achieved through saying Kaddish (a very important prayer), celebrating important holidays, establishing libraries, schools, orphanages and theaters and by maintaining the will to survive. ...

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What's the point of saying I have faith and not act upon the One I have faith on. ... Therefore, France's President has decided that rooting out unnecessary influence at the earliest point possible is the best way to avoid contaminating their haute citizens. ... So, when a woman veils herself, she is rejecting that specific role, basically, she is saying that sex will not be part of her public life. ...

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