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…articles of confederation was not functioning well so he became a prime mover, and in 1787 the Electoral College unanimously elected Washington President. When the French Revolution led to a major war between France And England, Washington Refused to accept…

…Enlightened despotism is defined as the theory that a ruler should rule in such a way as to efficiently better the lives of the people and the state. This theory comes from the enlightenment itself, and was a social revolution in terms of government…

…under Prussian control and, as a step toward this goal, to eliminate French influence over Germany. On the other hand, Napoleon III, emperor of France from 1852 to 1870, sought to regain both in France and abroad the prestige lost as a result of numerous…

…, when the large cask in front of the wine shop breaks it stains the streets red. It foreshadows the uprising of the French Revolution, and where the planning is going to take place. It also foreshadows what is going to happen during the revolution…

…to focus on a war of revenge than the rebuilding of the country. These were the terms under which the third French republic began so it is not surprising that it's reign was to be short-lived. Adolphe Thiers, a liberal monarchist, was head of the national…

…change in the French government which he introduced. When the monarchy was abolished, he saw it as something that would help his country. All of Louis actions were attempts to achieve one goal. Louis XVI tried to please the French people and prevent the French…

…led to more wars, resulting with the American Revolution. 2) British economic and political actions began to create a radical minority in the American colonies. After the French and Indian War, Britain began to impose taxes and a number of acts…

…Revolution both were glad the French were using America's independence as an example to improve their country. When things got bloody, Jefferson still supported the French cause, stating the violence was necessary. Hamilton, along with the other Federalists were…

…takes place here 8. Hot air balloon was first flown in France 9. France was part of the Industrial War 10. King Louis XIV lost his head three years after the French Revolution…

…Notre Dame Cathedral Kim Chauvin French I March 15, 1999 Notre Dame, french expression for "Our Lady, the Virgin Mary", is the most famous catholic cathedral and a very well-known landmark in Paris. It is otherwise known as the Cathedrale de…