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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a unique government agency that employs intensive research and immediate actions to solve issues that the general police cannot settle themselves (Quick Facts). The FBI’s today mission statement is “to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international

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    I believe it was the great and powerful Napoleon Bonaparte who once said, “In the long run, the sword is always beaten by the spirit”. Bonaparte was not merely referring to the fact that the spirit of the people is stronger than the might of the sword, but he was also referring to the fact that there is no such thing as true oppression. It is this same misleading oppression that we can see happening in the modern day continent of Africa. The African people have lived through “the complexes of denigration

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    “Animal Farm” is a book by George Orwell that was released in the year 1945. At this point in history, World War Two was coming to an end. Due to the use of a communistic government of Manor Farm, this book reflects the dictatorships that occurred during this war. Orwell makes sure to hence the corruption and spread his ideas to the reader through events that occur on the farm. In this essay, “Why I Write”, which was released a year after “Animal Farm”, described Orwell’s inspiration for his book

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    of the Third of May”. The famous painting refers to 1807 when Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to make an alliance with King Charles IV in order to conquer Portugal, but his true plan was to take over Madrid. When the French troops stormed Madrid, Napoleon claimed that they were just passing through, but when they began taking over, king Charles IV soon realized the alliance was a hoax. Soon after Napoleon’s brother, Joseph Bonaparte became the new king of Spain. The siege lasted three days and on the second

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    battleground in the June Days and French Revolution of 1848 dictating the conflict’s outcome and serving a variety of interests. Their significance to the French Revolution of 1848 is further evident in their systematic eradication under Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and Georges-Eugène Haussmann. The roots of the June

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    scale of the painting. This was all done on purpose of course in order to record this significant moment in the emperor’s life. Works of art are not entirely meant to be aesthetically pleasing The Coronation of Napoleon was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in

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    In concept, the French Revolution was revolutionary because the people sought to overthrow and replace the established monarchy. On a continent that was dominated by monarchial government, the idea that a monarch could be overthrown was disconcerting to many European leaders. The French were successful in removing the king from power and establishing a new form of government under the national assembly. While they were initially successful in their pursuit, once the king was removed the country

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    D uring the years 1789 through 1816 (the time known as the Launching of a New Nation) the United States had to build their way up to where they are today. There were 2 political parties forming with polar opposite views. which set up a way the government is like today. The United States expand West through war and settlements made with other foreign countries. The first four presidents set a precedent on how the county is ran and it is has still been followed for the past few centuries. Although

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    For someone so short in stature, Napoleon Bonaparte’s accomplishments and life story are gigantic in comparison. Even though some of Napoleon’s actions were autocratic, his ability to move his country forward was incredible. There are more books written about Napoleon than any other historical figure in the world; more than Julius Caesar, Muhammad, and even Jesus Christ. (Markham) Napoleon came to power at a perfect opportunistic time because France was in need of a new ruler to guide their country

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    Soon after, however, the republic moved in a conservative direction, and Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, was elected president with the support of farmers and peasants. Four years later in 1852, Louis Napoleon abolished the Republic, established the Second French Empire and declared himself Emperor Napoleon III. After the revolution

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