Term Paper Thesis

The Soviet Union was forced to create the KGB, the secret police and intelligence agency, and spy on and suppress the Russian citizens through legal and illegal means that may seem inhumane at time, so that they could keep order, the nation stable, and maintain the position of Soviet Union leaders over the Russian citizens below them.

Term Paper Ideas

I would like to either do my paper on Russian espionage during the Cold War, or the scientific gains and ideas from the scientific revolution at use in todays world.

Comparison Between French and Egyptian Revolution

1.

Louis XVI	Mubarak
Was an absolute ruler	Was a dictator
Came into power because Louis XV died	Came into power because Anwar El Sadat died.
Ruled France for 17 years	Ruled Egypt for 30 years
Was executed by the French	Was forced to leave office.

2. 2. In the French Revolution, many of the people were revolting because the French economy was in shambles. To attempt to solve this debt, heavy taxes on the poor, which did not sit well with the people, who already had little money, and it being taken away, and the upper class was keeping their money, even having their taxes cut.

http://history.hanover.edu/texts/cahier.htm

In the Egyptian Revolution, the people were trying to free themselves from years of oppression from a corrupt and cruel leader, who was effectively a dictator. Mubarak would not let the people express themselves, to protest, allow others to run against him for his office, and many other things to quell the masses.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/201112523026521335.html

http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/egypt

3. 3. In the French Revolution, women were involved partly, having their own march on Versailles, and inspiring other women that they matter and can affect the world.

In the Egyptian Revolution women were also involved with the men in the protesting, taking to the streets along with the men.

4. 4. Now that Egypt has overthrown their previous ruler, many are being cautious that this fragile situation does not make a turn for the worse, with the people on edge; a single spark could set the country afire. After the French had taken down their leader, there were worries that they would enter the same state, with another absolute ruler, similar to Egypt. Many nations are also worrying that Egypt’s new ruler will not go well with its Israeli relations, which has become a problem in the area. This is similar to the French as their neighbors were worried that this new volatile government could begin to harm them.

5. 5. During the Egyptian revolution, the people expressed themselves through conventional methods like marching and protesting, but also adapted to current technologies and communicated in ways such as Facebook and Twitter, to organize over the internet.

6. 6. The current Egyptian revolution has been violent, with deaths numbering around 300, so as the protestors are not centered on a violent protest, there have still been deaths.

7. 7. The people in Egypt are now rejoicing that they have successfully removed Mubarak, and are celebrating their victory. They are hoping that with all their work, Egypt can become a great nation and this work will not be put to waste.

8. 8. Now that the Egyptians have successfully removed their leader, they must make sure to not stop in their movement to change Egypt, for many there are many possible outcomes to this situation. If the Egyptians do not install a powerful and leader who has their best thoughts in mind, they could fall into worse conditions than before Mubarak, but just as easily a successful leader could take them into prominence in the world. Egypt is in a risky time at the moment, with no one knowing what will come out of it, and the only choice being to wait and see what unfolds.

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The French Revolution DBQ

The French Revolution presented a time where France was in disarray, and was forced to make tough and difficult choices in a time of war. French citizens were not all whole heartily with their country, and did not go along with all of its demands and ideas. Then France entered a time known as the terror, wherein they executed all those who did not agree with their ideas, or they believed were against their nation. Even though this Terror did result in many innocent French citizens being executed, it was a choice that France had to make in a tough situation.

At this time, France was in many of troubles, including an economical collapse, a full fledged revolution, questionable leadership, famine, and much more. The French leaders needed to unite this nation that was beginning to take sides in a all out civil war. If the people did rebel, they believed they would lose their beloved France, and needed to send a message to those against them. These executions were not only used to thin out those against the French, but also to instill fear into those who have not yet been captured or killed (Doc. 5). They wanted to make the people see what would happen to those who went against them, setting an example (Doc. 8). However, this did not always work, as when one person is killed, those close to him may actually become inspired now to go rise up also, in a way redeeming those who have died (Doc. 6).

These executions that were performed had a high number of similar classes that were killed, but all were still involved. In Paris, the largest number of those deaths were the nobles and the upper class, being so that their was much more wealth in Paris. However, outside of Paris, a large majority of those killed were working class and peasants, showing how those who were typically unimportant in French life were now making a stand, and demanding their rights, instead of their previous low place in society. These people were also heavily effected by the economy, because when it was diminishing, taxes were not put onto the wealthy, but exempt, and left upon the laps of the poor to pay. A large number of those who were tried, were all tried of similar crimes, hostile acts against the state (Doc. 3). This was the French way of classifying those they killed who opposed their regime's way of doing things. And when these killing occurred, they occurred in large numbers in similar areas (Doc. 1).

Now as those involved in the executions may have seen this necessary, to others it seems to be barbaric. People were going around killing their own countrymen, simply because they differed in opinion. Some viewed those who were executed as patriots, and some viewed them as traitors, but it all depends on the aspect and knowledge of what was happening at the time. The French citizens believed it was necessary for them to stand up against what was happening, even dieing for it, but the French government was forced to make a tough decision, that ultimately decided what would happen to France and define its reign into the future.

Candide Essay Outline

Thesis: The optimistic view that Pangloss believes in is a more pleasant and favorable view on life, however, it is not realistic or rational, compared to Martin's pessimistic view which is much more logical and not based on religious faith or belief.

I. Even though Pangloss's view on life is more pleasant and likable, it is too good to be true, and is also based upon his religious views also, which cannot be relied upon.

A. Pangloss believes that this world is the best possible world, and therefore everything that happens is the best. Whenever a something dreadful happens in the story, Pangloss simply relies on his belief that something worse could have happened.

B. Pangloss believes in this philosophy only because he believes that it matches with his religious faith, and holds to it no matter the situation.

C. The way that Pangloss supports his view to certain points can almost be seen as pure ignorance at times, completely denying truths, and just believing in his own view.

II. Martin represents the opposite view of Pangloss, and of Voltaire also, a view based more on logic and reasoning, rather that faith.

A. Martin is more of a realist, with a view that is much more closely to the way the world works, however, it is still not as pleasant as Pangloss's.

B. Whenever a situation where Pangloss's view is presented, Martin is quick to retort it, such as when a thief's boat sinks, that the passengers were doomed also.

C. Martin tries to stay unbiased in his views, and is also more knowledgeable than the others in the story, giving his views much more validity.

III. Candide is presented both of these views in this story, and is strong in believing in Pangloss's ideals, but eventually he begins to doubt them.

A. Candide has been exposed to Pangloss's beliefs throughout his life, and even after they are separated, he remembers this view, and applies it to the situations he is in.

B. After Candide has been exposed to the many horrors in his life, he is no longer sure that Pangloss's view is the correct view, specifically when he encounters the slave with the amputated leg.

C. Even at the end of the novel, the result is not favorable, with Candide losing all of his money, Cunegonde is now ugly, and things are worse than the were at the beginning, with much more favorable outcomes that could have resulted.