The Congress of Vienna 1814-1815 (The map as History) Series : History of Europe in the 19th century A sample animated map: This map is part of a series of 23 animated maps showing the history of Europe during the 19th century from the Congress of Vienna to the onset of World War I in 1914. A section of the spoken commentary from this animated map. (…) Under the leadership of the four great victors over France: the United Kingdom, Austria, Prussia and Russia, the European countries meet in Vienna to determine the fate of the territories that were shattered by the Napoleonic conquests, and reconstruct a European order. Two principles dominate the negotiations: the preservation of political equilibrium among the powers, and the restoration of old dynasties, driven out by the revolutionary wave. - Prussia expands to include a part of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, Swedish Pomerania, over half of Saxony, and above all, the greater part of the Rhineland. - Russia secures its takeover of Finland.
Three Chinese Leaders: Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Deng Xiaoping Mao Zedong Mao Zedong (1893-1976) was one of the historic figures of the twentieth century. A founder of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party), he played a major role in the establishment of the Red Army and the development of a defensible base area in Jiangxi province during the late 1920s and early 1930s. He consolidated his rule over the Party in the years after the Long March and directed overall strategy during the Sino-Japanese War and the civil war. He formally assumed the post of Party Chairman in 1945. His reliance on the peasantry (a major departure from prevailing Soviet doctrine) and dependence on guerrilla warfare in the revolution were essential to the Communist triumph in China. Following the establishment of the PRC (People's Republic of China) in 1949, Mao was responsible for many of the political initiatives that transformed the face of China. In 1969 Mao designated Defense Minister Lin Biao, a Cultural Revolution ally, as his heir apparent.
The 11 Absolute Weirdest True Facts About The French Revolution The French Revolution The French Revolution The French Revolution was one of the bloodiest and most far-reaching revolutions in the history of the world. Learn more about what caused it, how it progressed, and what is brought. Bastille Day: French Independence Day Why was the Bastille stormed? A Summary of the French Revolution Good, basic summation of the events and causes of the Revolution, from a middle-school teacher's website. French Revolution Timeline This listing of important events includes a few links to more information about the subjects listed. A Tale of Two Revolutions This essay examines the similarities and differences between the American Revolution and the French Revolution. French Revolution Primary Sources HUGE listing of primary sources, many eyewitness accounts to the calamitous events of the Revolution. The Sans-Culottes The story of these revolutionaries who began their policial statement by wearing different clothes. Marie Antoinette This beauty was queen to Louis XVI.
A Beginner's Guide to the French Revolution Between 1789 and 1802, France was wracked by a revolution which radically changed the government, administration, military, and culture of the nation as well as plunging Europe into a series of wars. France went from a largely "feudal" state under an absolutist monarch through the French Revolution to a republic which executed the king and then to an empire under Napoleon Bonaparte. Not only were centuries of law, tradition, and practice wiped away by a revolution few people had been able to predict going this far, but warfare spread the revolution across Europe, changing the continent permanently. Key People King Louis XVI: King of France when the revolution began in 1789, he was executed in 1792.Emmanuel Sieyès: Deputy who helped radicalize the third estate and instigated the coup which brought the consuls to power.Jean-Paul Marat: Popular journalist who advocated extreme measures against traitors and hoarders. Dates In Brief Consequences Europe was also changed.
Absolute Monarchy, the French Revolution & Napoleon - Seisen Social Studies Causes of The French Revolution: A Case Study In the mid to late 1700s, France was a mess. They had many of problems. France had an absolute monarch. Louis XIV had had total power for 72 years. Because of Louis XIV, the rich in France paid no taxes at all. Protestants in France were also persecuted. When Louis XVI became king, the French government was in debt. Louis XVI let the rich have a little say in government. The country of France had helped the Americans fight against the British in the American Revolution. Finally, the French people loved their country and wanted it to become the best it could be. Activity: After reading, consider which of the paragraphs above relate to the following "causes". _____ Religious Intolerance _____ Social Injustice _____ Unpopular Method of Rule _____ Enlightenment Ideas _____ Economic Distress _____ Nationalism Have a look at these sites. People rose up against the monarchy because Louis had brought troops to the assembly. The Role of Women
Young Iranians Arrested for Being Too 'Happy in Tehran' A copy of the video “Happy in Tehran,” originally posted on YouTube in April. Last Updated, 11:00 p.m. | Just days after Iran’s president denounced Internet censorship as “cowardly,” six young Iranians were arrested and forced to repent on state television Tuesday for the grievous offense of proclaiming themselves to be “Happy in Tehran,” in a homemade music video they posted on YouTube last month. Photo By uploading their video, recorded on an iPhone and promoted on Facebook and Instagram, the group was taking part in a global online phenomenon, which has resulted, so far, in hundreds of cover versions of the Pharrell Williams song “Happy” recorded in more than 140 countries. “Happy in Tehran” was viewed more than 165,000 times on YouTube before it attracted the attention of the police and was made private. In a speech over the weekend, President Hassan Rouhani argued that Iran should embrace the Internet rather than view it as a threat, Reuters reported.
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Death of a Salesman Study Guide | Arthur Miller | Homework Online This study guide helps students and readers of Arthur Miller's famous tragedy Death of a Salesman better understand the play. Included are summaries and explanations, character analysis, discussion of themes, a user's forum where readers can discuss and ask questions, and much more. We even have an online store where you can purchase the play, notes on the play, and even the movie adaptation starring Dustin Hoffman. Enjoy. » Summaries & Analysis: This section contains summaries and analysis of the play. » Character Analysis: Includes descriptions of all the main characters in the play. » Theme Discussion: This section attempts to explain the multiple themes of the work. » Motifs: Miller uses certain images, phrases and situations throughout the play over and over. » Structure: An unusual use of flash backs and delusions of the main character Willy Loman make for an interesting discussion of Miller's use of structure in this work. » Important Quotes: