Italy and spread to most of Europe. It’s defined as “a style of European architecture‚ music‚ and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail. In architecture the period is exemplified by the palace of Versailles and by the work of Bernini in Italy. Major composers include Vivaldi‚ Bach‚ and Handel; Caravaggio and Rubens are important baroque artists.” (Bing Dictionary)
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members in the Cabinet. Hitler and the Nazis were able to do this because of many important factors including‚ The Treaty of Versailles‚ Ineffective Weimar Constitution‚ Munich Putsch (Beer Hall Putsch)‚ and The Great Depression which all contributed to Hitler and the Nazis gaining power in 1933. The Treaty of Versailles was signed on the 28th of June 1919 at the Palace of Versailles. This had huge ramifications on the Weimar Government and the way it was viewed by the German public. The treaty stated
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physically began on May 4‚ 1919‚ it actually lasted from about 1917 until 1923. It marked the rapid rise of Chinese Nationalism as well as a re-evaluation of Confucianism. The movement was sparked by the dissatisfaction with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles settlement regarding China. The treaty endorsed the Japanese takeover of the German concessions in the Shandong peninsula. The movement was an attempt to redefine the culture‚ political‚ and intellectual state of China. The movement sparked a
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amount of visitors to this attraction. * Nearby - Artist’s quarter + the Salvador Dali museum. * Other attractions drawing millions of visitors each year – Louvre - holds famous pieces (Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci) * S. lies the palace of Versailles * E. (in Marne de la Valley) is the world famous Euro Disney. * Arc De Triomphe‚ Champs d’Elysees and the Notre Dame Cathedral. * 2008 - These sites drew in over 25 million visitors. * Over 60% of visitors - from outside
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Revolution Review Sheet 1. % and members of each Estate 1st Estate-CLERGY--.5% 2nd Estate-NOBLES—1.5% 3rd Estate-bourgeoisie‚ peasants‚ & city workers 2. Causes of financial crisis in France -warsloans with interest -building of the Palace at Versailles by King Louis XIV -lavish lifestyle of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette -bad harvestsincrease prices -failure to reform -1st and 2nd Estate don’t pay taxes 3. What priviledge do the 1st and 2nd Estate share? THEY DON’T PAY TAXES 4
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THE EIFFEL TOWER The Eiffel Tower a symbol of Paris and France was built in1889. It is affectionately known as "Iron Lady". It rises 324 meters above the city. It was designed and built by an engineer Gustave Eiffel. It weighs in excess of 10000 tonnes and is made up of 18000 individual metal sections assembled using 2500000 rivets. The tower had three levels for the visitors to climb either by using stairs or elevator . It has nearly 300 steps from ground to the first level. The First and Second
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Marie Antoniette from his palace in France (The Tuileries) so he tried to flee in 1791 and join the emigres (the exiled nobles with an army). King Louis XVIII orignally opposed King Louis XVI but lated sided with him because he kenw the French revolution would drain theirt families power. So both wanted to be the supreme power‚ so they actually fully supported abso;lute monarchyu and it’s policies. Both suppored the clergy and the nobility. Don’t forget the Court of Versailles to support this point
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World War I Test Study Guide Notes Central Powers (Triple Alliance) vs. Allies (Triple Entente): Who belonged to each? -Central Powers: Germany and Austria-Hungary. They were known as central powers because their location was in the heart (center of Europe). Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire joined later -Allies: Great Britain‚ France and Russia. Japan and Italy joined later‚ although Italy was part of the Central Powers first. -Reason for rivalries: What were the main rivalries between
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Time Capsule: The Renaissance and the Age of Baroque The European Renaissance was a time of cultural transition in Europe from a society rooted in religious focus and compliance to humanism and artistic expression. Although the majority of Europe remained loyal to the Papacy and Catholicism‚ the Renaissance brought about scholars that encouraged human artistic expression and self-fulfillment. Prior to the Renaissance‚ devout Catholics led simple lifestyles‚ with few amenities or luxuries. They believed
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Conferences 1.4.1 Problems with Enforcing of the Treaties * The United States never joined the League of Nations which weakened the League * The Anglo-American guarantee never happened * Germany was angry as it thought the Treaty of Versailles was unfair and harsh and so wanted the treaty revoked * Italy was angry as it was on the winning side‚ however it did not receive much territory and so the Italians wanted to revise the treaty in favour of Italy * Japan was only interested
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