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    Assessing Micro Biota

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    Assessing the micro biota We have already seen from the previous research paper that there exists a symbiotic relationship between the human host and the micro biome ecosystem that lives within it. The mere fact that it is not possible to independently culture most of these bacteria is a testament to the dependency between the environment and the host. Most of these bacteria can only grow within the host and in the community of other bacteria that co-exist with it. The use of metagenomics testing

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    about the struggles the Algerian people had to face in the resistance of being imperialized by the French Government. In order to lessen the chances of a full out war, the French Government sent one of its best commanding officers, Colonel Mathieu, to stop the resistance. He has faced Ali La Pointe there who used to be a petty thief. He had become the leader of the FLN which is the resistance force that the Algerians have made. In this resistance force, there is nothing that they aren’t willing to do

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    The impact of French imperialism on Indochina to 1945 Being an imperialist country, France pursed to increase its power, wealth and influence by gaining authority over other parts in the world. South America and Africa were among the countries the French Empire had owned in addition to Indochina who lost its independence after the war against China, which lasted from 1884-1885. Indochina was a main asset to France, especially in the field of economics and social power between other countries such

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    The Battle of Algiers is a film that premiered in 1966 and documents the violent struggle between the French and the Algerians during the period of 1954 to 1962. The battle, recreated by Gillo Pontecorvo, was one of many horrific incidents that took place in Algeria as the native civilians struggled to displace the French Colonial rule, and was one of the most pivotal moments that turned the entire revolution in Algeria’s favour. Pontecorvo’s style included a black-and-white, grainy newsreel effect

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    Vietnam was part of French Indochina until it declared its independence in 1945, although their declaration was not recognized until 1954 by the Western World. Under French rule Vietnam was divided into 4 protectorates which were then ruled by a puppet king. The economy of French indochina was a prosperous one, mainly focusing on the production of opium, salts, and the extractions of precious metals. The colony was also the second most invested in colony under the French Empire. Bridges, ports, and

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    In the chapter previous to The Frog Cooks, French policemen arrive at Number 4 rue Vauborel to deliver news of the imprisonment of Marie-Laure’s father, but an off comment made about Marie-Laure’s great-uncle’s “Free French flags”causes his paranoia to intensify. The event causes Etienne to forbade Madame Manec from operating the resistance from within his kitchen and from dragging Marie-Laure along with her. However, Madame Manec demonstrates surprising politeness and formality causes tensions to

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    extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.The reasons for imperialism in Algeria by the french were widely based. They ranged from Political reasons to Trading, Military purposes, and Religious reasoning, social and economic reasons as well. The French and European countries were all looking to dominate europe and the world. One reason why French imperialized Algeria was because they were competing for territory in europe and Africa. Algeria was located near the Mediterranean

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    French colonization played a huge role in the spread of communism in Vietnam, due to poor treatment. I’m writing about this topic because as Americans we know communism is wrong. Yet, I feel that it’s important for people to know why the Vietnamese people were communist and how it came about. French colonization lead to many rebellions in Vietnam. Since the Vietnamese people were in such a bad state and wanted to be liberated they turned to communism. The Vietnamese rebellions used communism

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    Jeanne d’Arc made a huge difference In the world history today. She made a positive impact on the French culture by leading the French army in many victories during the Hundreds’ Year War. Unfortunately, Joan was captured by the English and burned at the stake for impersonating a male by wearing Mens clothing and trimming her hair short (“Joan of Arc Biography”). She claimed to have been sent by God to reclaim her homeland; Domremy, in the Champagne district of Northeastern France. After her demise

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    French Algeria is now called Algeria and won its independence from its colonial power, France. The two political communities in French Algeria were the French citizens and the Algerian people. The Algerian people were under French rule for over one hundred years from 1830 to 1962 when they were given their independence and recognized by France. “The events of November 1, 1954, marked the birth of the National Liberation Front (FLN)” (Cherian). The Muslim population is the part of the population that

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