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    discover and disseminate knowledge‚ and protect the freedom inquiry through research‚ teaching‚ and learning.” This is Washington University in St. Louis’ mission (WUSTL). WUSTL is a teamwork-oriented school that highly emphasizes the growth of students’ character to excel in not only academics‚ but life in itself (WUSTL). The school is located within St. Louis which is “consistently ranked among the nation’s most affordable and best places to live and raise families (WUSTL).” WUSTL’s health department

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    to Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton‚ one of the oldest fashion houses in the world was established in France in the year 1854. It became famous for its impeccably handcrafted leather bags and trunks which were handcrafted to perfection. The brand opened its first overseas store in London in 1885 and has not looked back since. Since its early stages‚ the brand was inspired by Japanese and Oriental designs which is evident by the trademark design of the LV Monogram canvas. Georges Vuitton; Louis Vuitton’s

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    opinion Louis Riel was a hero because he fought for the rights of everyone who lived in the northwest‚ he was rebelling against a government‚ not a country and he was against acts of violence and loss of life. Furthermore Louis’s acts might be considered crazy by today’s standards but in the 1890’s it was not uncommon or insane. Louis lived in the Red River settlement and wanted to protect their rights but he also fought for the rights of the white settlers in the area and for the natives. Louis was

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    After the death of Louis the Fat‚ he was immediately replaced by his second son‚ Louis VII‚ or Louis the Young. Abbot Suger was an adviser to him but he was also one of the regents during the second crusade. Even though Louis VII was not very keen on the idea of the crusade‚ during the time he died‚ he eventually started his own crusade. Suger’s work is not as detailed as his work for the life of Louis VI (Bradbury 130). He is one of the few kings‚ along with Philip I and Louis XI‚ who were not buried

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    for energy. This produced the opportunity for coal to serve as the dominant worldwide supplier of energy. Similar to other large cities around the nation‚ St. Louis had a growing industry for coal as industrialization took a firm foothold in the community. But‚ unlike those other cities‚ “coal is literally the foundation of St. Louis.”

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    families would have either daily or live in help. A great example of the “nuclear family” is the movie Meet Me in St. Louis‚ directed by Vincente Minnelli. The movie consists of two biological parents (Alonso and Anna Smith)‚ five children (Lon‚ Rose‚ Esther‚ Agnus‚ and Tootie)‚ and their grandfather (Grandpa). Also included in the family is their maid‚ Katie (Minnelli‚ Meet Me in St. Louis). The movie takes place

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    1780s to 1790s France was in total chaos. France was ruled by the Bourbon family King Louis XVI from 1754 to 1793‚ it was an absolute monarch and they had absolute power and did not share it with a legislature. The situation was already bad before Louis XVI began his reign‚ but situation got worse. In the end‚ there was a revolution in France and a vast amount changes to the society and the government of France. Louis XVI himself was executed and killed; while France was established as a democratic country

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    Art Criticism Jacques-Louis David‚ Oath of Horatii‚ 1785‚ Oil on canvas‚ 3.26 m x 4.2 m‚ Louvre Museum‚ Paris‚ France. Step 1: Description The painting depicts an architectural structure with brick walls on both sides and columns and arches in the background. The piece is divided into three spaces by the two columns. The first section consists of three men in the foreground‚ with their arms raised up towards three swords. The three swords are held by a central man in the middle. A few women sit slouched

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    MNorwood 2/14/2018 World History King Louis XVI Introduction There are many things that come with the role as king‚ the name itself carries weight and the responsibilities could be unbearable. Some of the duties and things consist of making important decisions‚ leading and overseeing many of people‚ maturity and being able to rule. However‚ King Louis XVI was the king of France and his successes to rule was short lived because he lacks the duties‚ the ability to make important decisions‚ and responsibilities

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    SS7 CH9 Louis Riel Essay Teagan Moore 7-1 Louis Riel is known by many names: a prophet‚ a traitor‚ and a madman. Out of them all‚ Riel is regarded as a hero‚ who stood up for his people in the face of the Canadian government‚ and those who question his sanity still view him as an essentially honourable figure. Riel was strongly respectful towards the Métis and felt that they deserved rights too‚ like any other human being‚ as they faced racial discrimination by Canada’s government‚ whom denied

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