...Soldiers, it tells the various stories of what it was like being an Senegal soldier and being part of the French army. Many of the soldiers from Senegal were young men that were trying to flee their villages. Officials in Senegal caught on when many young men started to flee when they would round up men to enter the army. In the document it is described as “often they used to go and enter the army [so that] their fathers [would be] released”(World of History,941). When becoming soldiers of the French they described it as “another [way of] life - which was the French one”(World of History,942). The French took care of the Senegal soldiers, telling them to show their pride of winning on Fort Douaumont. Senegal soldiers described how “officers told us not to wash our uniforms even though they were very dirty and covered with mud… Don’t wash your uniforms. Cross the country as you are so that everyone who meets you will know that you made the attack on Fort Douaumont”(World of History,942). The French admired the Senegal soldiers and with respect, something they did not experience before. Even after the war had ended and the soldiers returned to Senegal, they were respected for their actions, representing their country and the country they fought for with...
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...During his reign he we go on to invade and raid many countries in Europe and beyond. One of his major conquests was invading Egypt in 1798. His invasion allowed him to bringing ancient artifacts that he raided from the country back home to France. The French people became interested with these artifacts and the Egyptian folklore. Hieroglyphics were fascinating, and they had not been translated during the eighteenth century which only added to their mystery. They believed that the hieroglyphics contained information about an ancient knowledge regarding magic. Books such as Hieroglyphica, written by the fifth century Egyptian priest Horapollo, became a source for occults to study and use to drive mystic beliefs. Another book that occults studied was Life of Sethos, Taken from Private Memoirs of the Ancient Egyptians written by Jean Terrason in the mid eighteenth century. The fascination with books about Egyptian folklore during the eighteenth century is very similar to the rediscovery of ancient...
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...time otherwise it can become ugly. The narrator is first person point of view “She was the boss girl in this group, even if nit officially a head girl or monitor” (page 3, line 43). The narrator has an objective sight, but the narrator reflects and interprets what he sees. Therefore gets the reader a subjective view on the text. Because it is his thoughts we read. “Her eyes focused, on the great brilliant horse, so close, towering there on the golden canvas, on his hind legs.” (page 4, line 102) The French girl did not say anything about the horse; therefore can the narrator not tell what the French girl thinks about the horse. We only get the narrator thoughts therefore the narrator becomes unreliable. Strubbs horse is a symbol of the older man. “But then a man sat down, on the other side of the bench’s arm and he leaned forward, elbows on knees, and locked hard at the horse” (Page 1, Line 19). Before had the horse an important role in the society. Every great leader in history has sat on a horseback, because it was a strong, powerful, and fast. Now we only use the horse as a hobby. When the older man was young he was a strong and marvellous man. He cut pick up a sixteen-year-old girl when he just where twelve years old. ”She was sixteen, like this one here” - “And you?” – “I was twelve” (page 3, line 74. Now he is invisible, and the France girl dose not gives the man any attention. She just sees through him. The older have more patient than the younger. “I would find...
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...Emotional Connection to French Republican Art History 2: Revolutions December 15, 2011 Towards the end of the 18th century, Immanuel Kant and many other influential philosophers during the Enlightenment stated that people should be rational in their approach to life, including politics, economics, and society. Rationalism was one of the main themes of the Enlightenment, and it played an important role in the French Revolution. One aspect of rationalism that was important in the French Revolution were rational symbols of power. However, these rational symbols of power ultimately were disfavored in revolutionary France in favor of more enduring artistic symbols of the Revolution. Although the revolutionaries also sought to regenerate French society through rational symbols of power, their use of Roman, Greek and republican art, were the most enduring symbols of a new French society because of their stronger portrayal of liberty, fraternity and equality. The rational symbols of power that the revolutionaries sought to introduce into French society included the revolutionary French Republican calendar, the revolutionary French Republican clock, and the metric system. For the reasons noted below, each of these symbols ultimately were not accepted in French society. Even though the revolutionary French Republican calendar, one of the important rational symbols, did have a strong basis in reason, it lacked public support and was not enduring because of its weak connection with the...
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...Blin, Arnaud, and Gérard Chaliand. The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to Al Qaeda. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2007. Change plus vite, hélas! que le coeur d'un mortel. The form of a town changes more swiftly alas! Than the heart of a mortal. Charles Baudelaire, Le Cygne (The Swan) In The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to Al Qaeda, edited by Gérard Chaliand and Arnaud Blin, readers will find an excellent compilation of essays regarding the history of terrorism. Beginning with the earliest recorded manifestations of terrorism to the present day, the editors provide not only detailed accounts of terrorism through the ages, but valuable historical context that helps the reader understand the complexities of the terrorism we face today. Overall, the purpose of this book is to show that terrorism is used for political purposes, that it is psychological in nature, and that this has been the case throughout history. The editors organize this collection of essays into a roughly chronological order that provides continuity to the argument that terrorism has evolved throughout history, while maintaining signature characteristics that distinguish it from other types of warfare. Beginning with the Zealots and Assassins of pre-medieval history, readers will soon begin to make connections between the various eras of terrorism. Additionally, this chronological arrangement lends itself to understanding that from its earliest stages, terrorism has always...
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...in this paper is to focus on the meanings for the statue of liberty which have changed over the time, and the countless roles in its 127-year history. I have organized my paper into two main sections, in the first one, we`re going to reflect on some of the various political and cultural meanings of the statue of liberty, in the second section I focus on the universal meanings of the statue as freedom, emancipation, and the national unity. Political and cultural meanings As the American civil war drew to close, in the summer of 1865, several French intellectuals were at a dinner party at the historian Edouard de Laboulaye`s mansion in Glatigny, Laboulaye was a French law...
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...In a world where history has been masked by political and social biases, it is sometimes easier to consent to ignorance. That being said, by remaining misinformed, many pre-conceived notions are formed by society and are commonly thought to be the truth. A personal notion previously held encompassed the idea that even with increasing European presence in Canada, aboriginal peoples remained steadfast in their traditional way of life while their culture was unfazed. In actuality, although aboriginals fought for their rights and preservation of their lifestyle, European influence undoubtedly changed what it meant to be an aboriginal person. The passion that aboriginal peoples had for their culture did not suffice when the Europeans presented them with new resources and the promise of trade and commerce. As the Europeans began their settlement in 1492, they alienated land that aboriginal peoples had been occupying and thriving off of for thousands of years. As the number of new immigrants soared, aboriginal culture was dictated through laws and policies set by Europeans. Their land was being used for purposes contradicting their beliefs and aboriginal peoples across the nation began to conform to European practices. The promises of wealth and new tools led to trading with the Europeans, which required the adaptation of aboriginal cultures and practices to satisfy the demands of settlers. Even with much protest, aboriginal religion was affected by the constant pressures to conform...
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...what is now USA. From the Cherokee to the Navajo, from the Blackfeet to the Iroquois, USA has a lot of diverse native tribes. One that stands out is the Nez Perce tribe. They were named by the French ‘Nez Perce’ (nose pierced in French) because some of them wore nose piercing, inhabited the northwest part of the country, they were known as a warrior tribe who were in conflict with the Blackfeet and Atsina, were mostly gatherers who sometimes hunted, were migratory, and it was estimated that in the1830’s about 6000 Nez Perce people existed. They are probably best known for their contributions to the Lewis and Clark expeditions. However, they are probably best known for aiding Lewis and Clark in their expeditions. The Nez Perce tribe is remembered as a very important tribe, with rich culture, iconic figures, and helpfulness in American...
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...archaeological finds. And with the increasing popularity of the Grand Tour(traditional tour of Europe undertaken by mainly young, rich European men), it became fashionable to collect antiquities as souvenirs, which spread the Neoclassical style through Europe and America.This style would be in direct opposition to the former Rococo style. For example, in Rococo architecture the emphasis was on grace, ornamentation and asymmetry. Neoclassical architecture is based on the principles of simplicity and symmetry. During this time there were two major movements going on, The French Revolution, and the enlightenment period. Both of which had a huge influence in how the art would be viewed and created. I am going to explain how the two events influenced artworks, and the techniques used by the artist. Neoclassical Art Paper...
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...-7th Grade Lesson Plan- Greek and Roman Mythology Overview These lessons were designed to meet the global educational goals of making connections, individuality, inspiring creativity, self-awareness and comprehension through observation of the painting by Nicolas-Guy Benet, Sleeping Endymion. Strands and Standards Visual Arts The Arts Disciplines Students learn about and use the symbolic language of the visual arts. • PreK–12 STANDARD 3: Observation, Abstraction, Invention, and Expression Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials, and techniques. Connections: History, Criticism, and Links to Other Disciplines Students learn about the history and criticism of visual arts and architecture, their role in the community, and their links to other disciplines. • PreK–12 STANDARD 10: Interdisciplinary Connections Students will apply their knowledge of the arts to the study of English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, mathematics, and science and technology/engineering. English Language Arts Language Strand • Standard 3: Oral Presentation Students will make oral presentations that demonstrate appropriate consideration of audience, purpose, and the information to be conveyed. • Standard 6: Formal and Informal English Students will describe, analyze, and use appropriately formal and informal English. Reading and Literature Strand • Standard...
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...1. Evaluate the complex interaction of cultures that resulted with the arrival of European explorers and colonies. Was this interaction more harmful or beneficial to both Europeans and Native Americans? The cultural interactions between the Europeans and the Native Americans were ultimately destructive for the natives, but overall beneficial for the Europeans. It is clearly stated in many history books that the European diseases brought over to the Americas decimated much of the native population. This dramatic loss of population affected the natives willingness to resist European assimilation, and thus contributed to the loss of many native cultures but a blending of European and native cultures. Furthermore, the natives were often...
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...French Nationalism The notion of nationalism plays a critical role in the development on domestic and international politics. There are cases around the globe of how ethnically related politics, or ethnopolitcs, have infiltrated the international political arena. One such case, and the focus of this essay, is the case of Basque nationalism in Spain. In order to tackle a subject of this complexity, this essay will review a brief history of the Basque people, including: historical ties to the land, language and literature. Furthermore, the political situation in both during the times of General Franco’s regime and post-Franco Spain are examined in order to analyze the politics of Basque Nationalism. The notion of nationalism plays a critical role in the development on domestic and international politics. There are cases around the globe of how ethnically related politics, or ethnopolitcs, have infiltrated the international political arena. One such case, and the focus of this essay, is the case of Basque nationalism in Spain. In order to tackle a subject of this complexity, this essay will review a brief history of the Basque people, including: historical ties to the land, language and literature. Furthermore, the political situation in both during the times of General Franco’s regime and post-Franco Spain are examined in order to analyze the politics of Basque Nationalism. While the history of the Basque people has been littered with political and social unrest, the Basque...
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...Critical Review: Patriot or Traitor Essentials of Canadian History February 9, 2016 Jacques Godbout is a Quebecois historian, author, and filmmaker as well as the great-nephew of Adelard Godbout. He sets out to create a documentary to explore the work of his great-uncle who was once the Premier of Quebec, who has somehow been lost in the history books. This documentary is titled “Patriot or Traitor”, because Jacques openly provides the information on his great-uncle that allows the viewer to ultimately make the decision on how we wish to view this great Canadian. With slight bias, Jacques realizes his fascination with Adelard’s politics may be caused because his childhood was influenced by him, since he and his family were framed as outcasts due to the connection. This documentary covers the important role Adelard played in World War II, mainly concerning conscription and Canada’s relationship with Britain, the Nazi’s, and the political conflicts within Canada caused by diversity. It is evident that regardless of Canada’s view of Adelard, he should be more prominent in the teaching of our history. Firstly, most evidence points to why Adelard is not a traitor, and is only seen that way by some. Adelard did what was best for Canada, in his opinion. Ultimately every politician does what is best in their opinion, but the problem arises when their opinion differs from the rest of the country. Adelard had to balance his beliefs between; what was best for his relationship with...
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...The impact of the French Revolution on the twentieth century totalitarian systems. by Kinga K. Krajewska The French Revolution is one of the most significant events of the modern era. Not only has it changed a countenance of France, but it has also considerably affected the further history of Europe and the world. Nevertheless, the essence of its significance raises controversy among scholars. In a long tradition of historiography of the French Revolution there can be extracted several major concepts: the liberal approach represented by historians such as Alexis de Tocqeville or Francois Mignet, the Classic or Marxist interpretation, which considers the French upheaval as a 'bourgeois' revolution, and the Revisionism. The last-named has abolished the myth of the social interpretation and has brought a new conception of the Revolution as highly political. Probably the most influential revisionist work on the French Revolution is Francuas Furet's Penser la Revolution francaise (1978; English translation- Interpreting the French Revolution, 1981). It assumes the revolutionary events as remarkably anti-democratic and emphasises its connection with the totalitarian systems. The book has stated quite an innovative thesis, which has become an object of evaluation for both academics and the general public. Thus, this essay is to demonstrate the impact of the Revolution on the totalitarianism of the twentieth century and to indicate the major similarities as well as their...
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...| History Culminating | Formal Written Report | | | | | Throughout the 20th Century in Canada there have been large amounts of tension and hostility between two of the largest ethnic groups, French and English Canadians. Both groups have attempted to gain the upper hand in battles over politics, language, religion, and culture. It is unfortunate that this bitter battle between Canadians is still taking place today. It is worth noting that the French make up 24% of Canada’s population, about 6.5 million, 6.2 million are living in Quebec. The three main historical events that have pushed relationships between French and English Canadians to the breaking point that ultimately led to violence and the threat of separation are the Manitoba School Question, Conscription in World War I, and the October Crisis. The Manitoba Schools Question began in 1890 with the abolishment of public funding to Catholic Schools, and ended with the Laurier-Greenway compromise in late 1896. “The 1870 Manitoba Act established a dual system of Protestant and Roman Catholic Schools” (Crunican, Paul E. Pg. 1). This meant that The Board of Education used public funding for both Protestant and Catholic Schools. In later years the French Roman Catholic population decreased rapidly as the English Protestant population increased, and became a large majority in Manitoba. Liberal Premier of Manitoba, Tomas Greenway abolished the Board of Education and public funding to Catholic...
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