Franco-Dutch War‚ commonly referred to simply as the Dutch War‚ was a conflict in which France attacked the Spanish Netherlands (1)‚ a territory in the Low Countries controlled by Spain (2). In 1670‚ England and France signed the Treaty of Dover‚ uniting them against the Dutch (1). When French forces under Louis XIV invaded the Netherlands‚ Dutch armies flooded vast portions of the country by opening the dikes‚ impeding French movement. William III of Orange‚ the Dutch monarch‚ oversaw the naval
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were getting married. This shows how evolved their culture was becoming. The roles are taking a switch between men and women in relationships. this reversal can also show the reversal in government such as “monarchy to republicanism‚ Catholicism to Calvinism‚ merchant house to corporation‚ empire to nation‚ and war to trade.” (Brook 29) Also‚ in the same painting the soldier is showed wearing a huge hat made of beaver pelt. This is unusual in this day because it usually represents higher social class
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When Worlds Collide From the start of mankind to present day‚ the human race has been an ever evolving species. Starting by developing thousands of languages to constructing the tallest man made structures to exist‚ humans have obtained countless achievements for not existing for very long compared to other species. Christopher Columbus‚ unknowingly‚ discovered a whole new world. If it hadn’t been for Columbus‚ the earth may not be quite the way it is today‚ as he opened the gate for exploration
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Reformation on Religion was most important event and cause for others There were many important changes in Europe history during 1500 to 1700. During this period‚ structure of Europe changed‚ reformations made‚ and idea of government appeared. Many important ideas that created modern day Europe and western civilization constructed around this time period. Three given important events ‚ protestant reformation with catholic church division ‚ English civil war with creation of absolutism and scientific
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Spain was intervening in other matters‚ Henry IV became stronger in his rule. He was widely liked by France and did what was best for the country. The King put his politics and image with the French people before his religion. He converted from Calvinism to Catholicism to please the masses of France. In the Edict of Nantes‚ Henry made a formal religious settlement for the Huguenots. The Huguenots received religious toleration and private worshipping outside of Paris. The Edict was considered a truce
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Unitarian Universalism “What is a Unitarian Universalist?” This is a question that many people have asked and will continue to ask in the future. There are many ways you can choose to answer this question and perhaps none of them will be able to tell the whole story. One way to answer the question is to go back to the start and show the history of the group and how it merged from two similar yet different liberal Christian denominations‚ into what it is today. From this we can find that Unitarianism
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Chapter 4: Early Nineteenth Century - American Transcendentalism (AT): A Brief Introduction Paul P. Reuben Note: Nineteenth Century American Transcendentalism is not a religion (in the traditional sense of the word); it is a pragmatic philosophy‚ a state of mind‚ and a form of spirituality. It is not a religion because it does not adhere to the three concepts common in major religions: a. a belief in a God; b. a belief in an afterlife (dualism); and c. a belief that this life has consequences
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Matthew Cummings Theology of Election Religion 310 Paper #2 The Theology of Election Within the framework of Christianity‚ God’s role in salvation is undoubtedly one of the biggest conundrums Christians have sought to answer. Historically‚ theologians have discussed‚ contemplated and questioned: who is it that God intends to grant salvation? Is salvation intended and offered to all‚ or does God predetermine those who will receive salvation? Biblical evidence and justification
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Concept: 1. How do we know we are talking about and how do we know if we are talking about the same thing. 2. Unobservable concepts: not being about to specify and well defined. 3. Concepts of historical weight behind them: e.g the “left” movement. Coherent features. 4. Red America: people go to church‚ republican ruled‚ country music a) Blue America: don’t go to church‚ democratic‚ urban 5. Reference: extension: without a clear boundary 6. Definition: with specific attributes and features
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including… The Bible alone was the source of God’s word (not the Bible and the Church or pope). People are saved simply by faith in Christ alone (not by faith and good works). His actions ignited the Protestant Reformation. John Calvin preached Calvinism which stressed “predestination” (those going to Heaven or hell has already been determined by God). Basic doctrines were stated in the 1536 document entitled Institutes of the Christian Religion. Stated that all humans were weak and wicked. Only
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