Notes, abstracts, papers, exams and problems of History

According to this text are all the men equal in rights? What are the rights of man according to the text?

Yes, they are because says that all men are born free.

What is the origin of sovereignty according to the text? According to the text, can you be punished for something that is not forbidden by law? Who can take part in politics (make laws) according to the text?

The origin of sovereignty is the nation (line 6). No, you can be punished for something that is not forbidden by law (lines 11-12). All the citizens can take part in politics (lines 14-15).

Do you know during which phase of the French Revolution was signed this text: National Assembly, Constitutional Monarchy, First French Republic or Directory? Do you think that the principles of

Beer

Brewing Process

1. Malting
2. Mashing
3. Wort Separation
4. Wort Boiling
5. Fermentation

Beer Styles and Ingredients

• Older styles like ale and stout use top fermentation.
• The most common grain used for beer is barley.
• Hops are added during wort boiling for bitterness and aroma.
• The two main categories of wheat beer are Kristallweizen and Hefeweizen.
• Bitter is a type of beer usually hand-pumped in pubs.
• IPAs are known for their strong, hoppy character.
• Pale Lager is the most popular beer category.

Rum

Production and History

• The evaporation of spirit during aging is called Angel's Share.
• Rhum Industriel is made from molasses, a by-product of sugar refining.
• Brazil's national spirit is Cachaça, made from sugarcane juice.
• Rhum Agricole is made directly from sugarcane juice.

The Restoration was a return to the political system of the Ancien Regime that was imposed by the victorious European powers (Austria, Prussia, Russia and Great Britain) after Napoleon’s defeat (1815 - 1830).

The supporters of the Restoration believedthat the monarch was the only person cable of leading a country. Popular sovereignty and constitutions could no longer exist because they limited the power of the monarchy

With this objective in the view, the European powers met at the 1814 - 1815 Congress of Vienna. There they adopted a series of measures. Absolute monarchies were reinstated, Europe’s borders were changed, and The European powers agreed to support any monarch who was threatened by revolution.

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Humanism was a cultural movement that first began in the 14 century. It developed fully in the 15 and 16 centuries in the rich city-states of the northern parta of the italian peninsula.

humanists developed an anthropocentric wold view as an alternative to the God-centred world view of medieval christians. Humans and their intelligence became the main concerns of the humanists.

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Which African American player helped desegregate the sport of baseball?

Jackie Robinson

Which African American leader visited the Soviet Union and felt welcome there?

Paul Robeson

Which African American baseball pioneer fought racism by personal achievement?

Jackie Robinson

How did A. Philip Randolph get President Truman to change the way the military treated its black soldiers?

He threatened to organize a march on Washington.

How did A. Philip Randolph get President Truman to change the way the military treated its black soldiers?

He promised to fight against the draft if changes were not made.

How did A. Philip Randolph finally get President Truman to change the way the military treated its black soldiers?

He planned a protest march in front of

17th Century Transformations

Political Shifts: Decline of Spain & Rise of Absolutism

Serious international confrontations led to the decline of Spain's hegemony in Europe. Authoritarian monarchy was replaced by absolute monarchy.

Economic Changes: Mercantilism and Financial Capitalism

The rise of commerce encouraged financial capitalism, and most states imposed mercantilism as their economic policy.

Social Upheaval: The Rise of the Bourgeoisie

The traditional society of the three estates began to fracture due to the rise of the bourgeoisie.

Cultural & Scientific Revolution: Birth of Modern Science

The 17th century witnessed the birth of modern science. The application of experimental methods gave rise to a scientific revolution.

Political Systems

1789 - Summoning of the Estate General

Mao Zedong's Social Policies

Mao Zedong implemented a series of social policies aimed at transforming Chinese society. These policies included:

1. Organic Law: Served as the constitution until 1954, establishing a coalition government.
2. Mass Line: Involved CCP officials working closely with the people.
3. Continuous Revolution & Rectification: Encouraged criticism and self-criticism to shape people's thoughts.
4. Hundred Flowers Campaign (1957): Initially removed censorship for six weeks but ended in purges of intellectuals and opposition during the Anti-Rightist Campaign.
5. Thought Reform Movement (1951): Focused on arts, documents, and literature.
6. Land Reforms: Aimed to remove the bourgeois class.
7. Organizations: Established groups like the National Women'

Marxism and Anarchism: Revolutionary Ideologies of the 19th Century

Revolutionary ideologies emerged in the 19th century. These ideologies promoted working-class interests and aimed to transform society through a workers' revolution. The most important of these were Marxism and Anarchism.

Marxism

Marxism is a socialist ideology developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels based on their analysis of politics and the economy. It advocates for the destruction of capitalism and the establishment of a communist society. Key concepts include:

• Class struggle: The oppressed proletariat would organize themselves and struggle against their oppressors, the capitalist bourgeoisie. Their objective would be to gain political power.
• The dictatorship of the working