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    Benjamin Franklin, the American Ambassador to France. Franklin told of the new American Republic, where representatives obeyed the will of the people. Talk about similar change spread through France. Louis XVI tried to make reforms by ending the corvée in many provinces, and outlawed the use of torture to gain information. He also granted more rights to Protestants and Jews living in France, and allowed more freedom of press. However, it was becoming harder and harder to govern with a stubborn parliament

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    Analysis of the Influence of Religious Reformation on the Change of The European Feudalism 1.Introduction The Reformation exercises a great influence on the change of the politics structure of Europe. Because of the Reformation, the European feudalism began to crumble. And the establishment of Reformed or Protestant accelerates the development of bourgeoisie. Because the different countries show the different attitude to the new religious belief, the politic changes of European countries

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    Abolition and the Lasting Effects in East Africa Unlike the Atlantic world, slavery in East Africa looked a little different. Slavery in Africa portrayed a complex use of labor, the exercise of rights in person, and of exploitation and coercion tempered by negotiation and accommodation. However the most common features on slavery in East Africa is the fact that it varies overtime and place. For instance, according to Miers and Roberts, “Slaves might be menial field workers, downtrodden servants

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    1. Why did monarchs in the late 16th/early 17th centuries need new sources of income? Why did monarchs wish to get their income without the permission of the nobility? 2. Explain the role that each of the following played in the failure of England achieving absolutism, as well as the success of the French: England France · Religion - Religion · Parliament/Tradition

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    British scholars reexamine British imperialism in Africa, focusing their interpretation specifically, on Egypt; while arguing that the British government, despite great indecision occupied Egypt because of its location on the route to India, and not for Economic motives. The issues that must be considered are: the fundamentals of western-style culture introduced in the non-western world; the introduction of the new institutions that surfaced from interaction between traditional Egyptians and European

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    Mongol Mock Trial: Prosecution  Trial Date: Wednesday, April 30 2014  Topic: Were the Mongols uncivilized?    Attorneys­ ​ Alexis & Andrew  Mamluk general: ​ Saad Q.    Prince of Kiev­ ​ Lindsey M.    Japanese Daimyo­ ​ Keegan L.  Korean Royal woman­ ​ Abby D.  Caliph of Baghdad (Al­Musta’sim)­ ​ Nik P.  Chinese peasant­ ​ Noor A.  Chinese Confucian Scholar­ ​ Rachel P.  Vietnamese merchant­ ​ Kevin L.  Victim of bubonic plague­ ​ Jared Z.  Balkh shopkeeper­ ​ Andy T.     REMEMBER TO CITE YOUR SOURCES 

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    Dabney Matchett III October 27, 2014 History 338 Paper Serfdom in Russia started in the 11th century with its origins in Kievan Rus. Slavery in the United States started in 1700s with the American South being its most prevalent. Russia abolished serfdom in 1861; at the same time, the American Civil War, fought between the Union and the Confederacy, was in its first year with slavery being one of the main fighting points. The war ended in 1865, and slavery was abolished as well. Though serfdom and

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    Essay on Vietnam

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    Vietnam The war-torn country of Vietnam is once again in the midst of a revolution. Only this war is not being fought with soldiers and tanks; rather, it is being fought and won with businessmen and free-trade. This new on-slot of foreign business in the formerly closed country have completely rejuvenated the Vietnamese economy. For the first time since the re-unification of Vietnam in 1976, the doors of the market place are opened to the outside world and Vietnam is aggressively taking

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    1) Market seeker design strategy focuses on current market, and current consumer’s needs for quick return on investment. For example US automobile firms manufacturing in Europe for local consumption are an example of market-seeking motivation. 2) Raw Material seekers extract unfinished goods used in the manufacture of a product. For example, a steelmaker uses iron ore and other metals in producing steel. A publishing company uses paper and ink to create books, newspapers, and magazines. Raw materials

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    Résumé Le but de Goldratt

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    1- Biographie de l’auteur Conseiller en management de renommée internationale. C’est avant tout un agitateur d’idées. Pourfendeur des idées reçues, il engage les dirigeants à remettre en cause les pratiques et le mode de pensée conventionnel qui font obstacles au progrès.  Bachelor of Science degree de Tel Aviv University  Masters of Science et Doctorate of Philosophy de Bar-Ilan University 1982 – Actionnaire principale d’une entreprise de développement de logiciel 1986 - fonde l 'Avraham

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