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Question: French Revolution/thomas paine’s rights of a man?

how did the american declaration of Independence and thomas paine’s rights of a man contribute to the political atmosphere resulting in the french revolution?

Answer: The American revolution gave the French hope that commoners could over throw a corrupt, unfair monarchy and gave them a great example to follow. The American Declaration of independence would be a good guideline for the 3rd estate and the bourgeoisie to follow because it stated many of the things the French were wanting to earn by this revolution such a: The governments rule only with the consent of the governed and that they should protect the unalienable rights of their citizens and also that people have a right to throw off governments that are unjust and that do not protect their citizens which was the case in FRance because of the unfair estate system where the two minority, top estates got all the benefits at the third estates suffering. Thomas Paine's common sense too showed the French that they could overthrow their monarch (Louis XVI) because of them ignoring their natural rights.

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Question: Some Marie Antoinette questions?

Can anyone give me some events or things that happened during the time she was queen? like in order? important things, please. i know towards the end, of course, she was beheaded. but what events lead up to that?
HAHA.
she never said let them eat cake.
and yes, i already knew about the french revo.

Answer: she gambled alot, she spent alot of money on trees, she said "then let them eat cake" when she heard that her people were hungry

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The territory embracing what is now known as México was once one of the richest and most important colonies of Spain’s Kingdom. Under the name of the “New Spain” it was the main source of gold and silver for the Kingdom during the 400 years of Spaniard domination of this territory, contributing highly to the emergence of Spain as the great power of its time.

But things were not going very well for the locals in the colony, many of whom were treated as slaves, mainly the Indian and African population; and many others as “second class” and even “third class” citizens of an empire that at the beginning of the XIX century was a decadent shadow of its past greatness.

The new ideas of the French Illustration and the American Revolution had influenced a number of intellectuals and progressive personalities of the colony making them think about gaining independence from Spain and implement a number of reforms that would make the territory a new country under many of the values proclaimed by the Illustration.

Among the people thinking seriously about gaining Independence from Spain, gains great notoriety the figure of Miguel Hidalgo, a non-traditional catholic priest that had been living in the town of “Dolores” in what is now the Mexican state of Guanajuato. He had contributed to the betterment of the native population, making him very popular, by teaching them a number of crafts and to some, even how to write and read. Many of these crafts have survived until our current days; for example, the world famous “Talavera” ceramic pieces that you can find in what is now known as the town of “Dolores Hidalgo”. Besides his popularity he was also the lider of the local conspiration against Spain’s rule.

It was the year 1810 when the conspiration against Spain was finally mature enough to be implemented. It was in the month of September when, accelerated by the sudden discovery of the conspiration by “Realist authorities”, the struggle for Independence was initiated. It was the night of September 15 when Hidalgo and others decided to go ahead and gather the people of Dolores to constitute the first army that would march against Spaniard positions.

The long column of peasants and the few trained officials constituting the “Insurgent Army” marched during a number of days through the region gathering more people and resources. Once they felt strong enough they aimed to the biggest Spaniard post in the zone. The world famous mining town of Guanajuato.

And it’s during this episode that the figure of “El Pipila” comes to scene during the first battle of the Independence struggle. Insurgents had put an old grain storage building under siege. All Spaniards had gone into this big building and were using it as a fortress to resist the “Insurgent Army” until some reinforcements could come from the capital or some other post.

Insurgents were desperate. The building seemed to be inexpugnable and they were losing many men trying to approach one of the two doors or climbing the walls. Besides, “Realist” reinforcements could be approaching and they were stuck at that position.

Hidalgo and other officials had come to the conclusion that only by destroying one of the doors they could hope for a victory. But who would do it? Who would dare to approach the door, dodging bullets and put it on fire?…It seemed there was no one willing to take such a high risk to his life. Until “El Pipila” appeared from among the peasants. He approached Hidalgo and told him he was willing to go ahead and burn the door. He had been thinking how to approach the door and he had come to the conclusion he would use a piece of thick stone laced to his back as protection against bullets and then crawl to the door.

And thatÂ’s how he did it. With the heavy piece of stone on his back and a torch in his hand he slowly crawled under enemy fire until he finally reached the door and with his last forces set fire to the door made of wood allowing the Insurgent Army to enter the building and claiming the first victory of the struggle for independence of the country that is now known as Mexico.

Very few things are known of what happened to ‘El Pipila” after this historic episode.

Want to learn more about Mexico history and culture? You can visit:

http://travel-mexico-review.blogspot.com/

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The Press Club was voted Best New Restaurant and the owner/head chef George Calombaris was voted best Chef of the Year for 2008 by The Age Good Food Guide.

The Press Club is actually a Modern Greek restaurant. It is inside the former Herald and Weekly Times building on Flinders Street which is a building made of solid gray stone.

It seemed odd and out of place to have a Greek restaurant in such a modern setting as I am so used to having Greek food in informal surrounds, being Greek that means home, a friends house or a tavern.

There are large windows all around the building and peering in; the tables, all quite dark in color again seemed a bit odd. I thought how strange it is that we were going to be eating a Greek meal in such a sophisticated, formal setting.

On the sidewalk just outside the door was a gleaming gold flap board advertising the restaurant. It looked like something Marie Antoinette would have outside her bedroom door announcing she was in!

The reason we were here was for my mother who is a huge fan of George Calombaris who appears on her favourite show Ready, Steady Cook. We she found out he had a restaurant of his own we all had to go.

We opened the large heavy glass door, stepped up the dark wooden stairs and into the restaurant. We were warmly greeted and then seated right by the door. But we were ok. My mother was excited because we were finally here.

I was secretly worried as here was a restaurant serving my family food that my mother makes at home. No-one cooks better than Mamma. It had better be good. It was decided that we would have Kerasma. It is the name of their four course lunch meal. Everyone shares from the plates as is traditional in any Greek tavern.

First up came a platter of food on a large wooden plank. It had many different home made dips which is the only way to eat them, lovely Kalamata olives – my favourite and pita bread. All delicious.

The tray was left on our table as the next course came out.

It was the fish course. It had absolutely delicious slices of whiting cooked as I remember them in Greece. So delicious. There were also small prawns fried in their shells and eaten whole. I was a bit skeptical but they were incredibly good too. This course brought back memories of food I ate in Greece. Always dreaming of Greece. The memories were flooding back and all I wanted to do was get on the next flight out!

The next course was a mixture of delicious meats including chicken with pistachio nuts, yum. Being lactose intolerant I received specially made chicken. My sister being a vegetarian received vegies wrapped in filo pastry that was satisfying.

There were also incredibly good roast potatoes. My father loved the roasted goats meat. This made me incredibly happy. If my parents were singing the praises then is was exceptional.

As we were enjoying the meals I spied George Calombaris in the kitchen. I quietly whispered in the ear of our waiter who was a lovely young man that my mother was a big fan and if he wouldn’t mind asking George to come over and say hello.

My mother was absolutely thrilled. George was a perfect gentleman and he laughed heartily during their conversation. He was duly complimented by my parents as to how good the meal was. Everyone was happy.

Throughout this meal I had a glass of Veuve Cliquot which was divine. It was chilled and tasted great with everything.

Dessert is always my favourite and what a special treat it was too. It came in a long white carton box. Opening this treasure we were to find gold. There was baklava, chocolate baklava and my favourite – loukoumades. These are golden balls of dough deep fried and rolled in honey. I prefer sugar but they were still unbelievable.

It was a great day out and my mother was thrilled. If Mamma is happy than what are you waiting for?

Article by Sia.

French Revolution Impact On Europe

Question: american revolution vs french revolution?

What are the differences and similarities between the American Revolution and the French Revolution?
Which Revolution had a greater impact on Europe?

Answer: The French Revolution had a far greater impact on Europe than the American Revolution did. The French Revolution led to the disruption of the European hierarchies and nobilities. Napoleon was a byproduct of the Revolution, and as he conquered more and more of Europe, he spread the ideas of liberty with him. After his defeat, the monarchies had a hard time reinstating themselves, and weren't able to consolidate the same power that they had held before without usually seeing widespread resistance.

The American Revolution didn't really do much to Europe, it certainly had effects, but nowheres near as significant as the French Revolution.

Similarities? Both wanted to oust monarchs, sought a slightly more democratic way of government that didn't rest in the hands of one man, hence the checks and balances found in the American's Constitution. Both were successful, albeit the Americans were more successful since their country didn't get reverted back to a monarchy after a few decades.

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