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    The two opposing visions of government of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson cuckolded two different perspectives of American power and the American people. For Hamilton, America’s strength lays in its commerce, while Jefferson believed in independent farmers. Thomas Jefferson preferred farms and rural life, while Alexander Hamilton preferred the lavish city life style. Thomas Jefferson a native of Shadwell, Virginia. Jefferson was more than an ordinary renaissance man. He was…

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    Napoleon was a masterful ruler. He discovered a number of reforms that brought peace and strength back to France. Born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. Napoleon was the second of eight surviving children born to Carlo Buonaparte. Napoleon family was not wealthy. As a boy, Napoleon went to school in mainland France, where he learned French language. He graduated from a French military academy in 1785. He quickly rose through the military ranks, and through…

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    Have you ever wondered about Santa Anna?Well today you will find closure for your curious ways. Antonio López de Santa Anna was born in Xalapa,Veracruz February 21,1794.Santa Anna attended the Military academy at the age of 16.He was an excellent warrior.Skilled at sword fighting and other battle tactics.Santa Anna’s idol was Napoleon Bonaparte.He had pictures of him all over his walls.He designed his armies like the way Napoleon's.He even collected…

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    These names describe only one man who is one of the greatest military leaders of all time, the Great Napoleon Bonaparte. Rollyson starts his article with the claim that, “Napoleon made lasting contributions to the laws and civil administration of France and other lands. However, he also left a darker legacy—that of dictatorial rule that was the precursor to modern fascism.” Even though some believe his drive for success is his downfall, many people recognize his successive and influential…

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    outcome of his wars and leadership are justifying heroic. Truly a hero in todays world. France was in a chaos before Napoleon inserted himself into his crumbling empire. Power ran through Napoleon's veins as he guided his people through the death and chaos. He rebuilt France in an attempt to restore the massive empires original glory. The revolution left France in ruins. Napoleon had to give the people of France consequences of actions. The people did not understand the true responsibility…

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    famous leader of France. He was not only one of the strongest leaders France has ever had, but he lead France to their biggest down fall. Napoleon became a strong leader when France needed it the most after the French Revolution. Napoleon brought new ideas to the French government and the lives of civilians. He changed France in many positive and negative ways including, changing the French government, industrializing , and creating the Napoleonic Code. Napoleon took control of France in 1799…

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    Brunel’s massive bridges, railroads and ships fall under the category of romantic architecture, industrial advances and nationalism; their beautiful innovated design and incredible structure increased efficient transportation all while representing national identity in his country Great Britain. Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s background molded the possibilities for his success through a surplus of education and experience. Years of training and experience led to complete works that were a huge…

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    Cultural history has taken a turn from a boring old traditional history that examined the intellectual and artistic history, to a new exciting cultural history that is more relevant than ever. In What is Cultural History Now written by Miri Rubin, we look at the cultural turn in history that is best examined from an anthropological view and how the symbols and meanings in history can show us a more broad slow moving context of what was really happening at this time. With input from other…

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    Despite being politically conquered by France, Algeria was still able to preserve their culture within their own homes. Although France attempted to prevent Algeria from continuing the practices of their culture by creating laws that were meant to set the people of Algeria to how they wanted them to be, they were unsuccessful in conquering a culture that did not see in them the purifiers that the French thought they were. For France, they took complete control of Algerian government, and annexed…

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    scattered showers and winds from S to E. The Palais Royal belonging to the Duke of Orleans; it was a palace with shops and cafes that people visited for entertainment, shopping, eating and to watch interesting people. From the looks of the photo, I consider over 100,000 people would be able to congregate here in fair weather. Camille Desmoulins was very inspirational, rousing, and appealing person that could move any crowd. Camille Desmoulins, an ambitious French journalist and politician,…

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