We’re Making Ann Arbor Our Home

My husband and I have just moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan from Chicago. We really love the area. A nice-sized town with so much diversity and culture. My friends in Chicago tease me about moving to the hicks but they'll be surprised when they come visit. Ann Arbor is definitely not the hicks. It's a [...]

The politics of patriotism in France (1770-1788)

—This article focuses on the language of patrie as it was employed from the 1770s to the 1780s in relation to the parlements. It was a complex and ambiguous rhetoric with roots in classical republicanism that was significantly modified in the 1740s and put to many uses. The study seeks to show how and why [...]

What kind of relationship did the French have with most neighboring native tribes?

What kind of relationship did the French have with most neighboring native tribes? Describe the average French settlerwhat kind of person generally left France to come to North America? What did the average French settler do for a living? How were French settlers fundamentally different than English settlers?

What's the relationship between France & England during the French Revolution?

During class we had to watch A Tale Of 2 Cities and we have to answer a worksheet afterwards. One of the question is The relationship between France and England. Any ideas?

How can I characterize England and France's relationship through two different times thought out history?

how can i make a list of different things that happened throughout history between france and england?

FRANCE: Sarkozy to seek fresh start with Africa at first African summit

President Nicolas Sarkozy will attempt on Monday to convince some 40 African government leaders gathered at a summit in Nice that France has cleaned up its relationship with the African continent, after years of dodgy dealings with its ex-colonies. Read More

MIDDLE EAST : Kouchner calls for Israel’s neighbours to ease tensions

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (pictured) visited both Damascus and Beirut Sunday, to put pressure on the two countries to continue improving their relationship with neighbouring Israel, and respect a 2006 ceasefire in Lebanon. Read More

What relationship did Queen Elizabeth I have with France during the invasion of the armada in 1588?

I believe France was Catholic, but I don’t think they had very close relations with Spain. What exactly was France doing during the invasion? Were they trying to sell supplies to both Spain and England to make a profit? What do you believe France hoped the outcome would be?

How did the French and Indian war affect the relationship between Britain and the colonies?

How did the french and indian war affect the relationship between Britain and the colonies? What were some of the effects? I just want to make sure I cover all the relevant topics in my essay… Thanks. Also, how did it change the politics and political ideas?