French Revolution: Causes, Events, and Aftermath

Situation in France Before the Revolution

Ancient Regime:

  • Society: Estate-based, with 3 estates. The 1st and 2nd estates were privileged, while the 3rd estate was non-privileged.
  • Economy: Based on agriculture, using old methods and systems. Privileged estates owned most of the land.
  • Politics: Absolutism; the monarch held all political power.

New Ideas Like the Enlightenment:

  • Society: Promoted natural rights such as equality and liberty, and freedom of thought and expression.
  • Economy: Advocated for the
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Franco Dictatorship Era: Economy, Politics, and Repression

The Franco Dictatorship (1936–1975)

Economic Policy

During the Franco regime, the Spanish economy aimed for self-sufficiency. While imports were minimal and highly priced, domestic production was prioritized. Franco established fixed prices for most products, leading to issues like black markets and rationing systems. The National Institute of Industry (INI) was created, but foreign industry struggled to gain a foothold.

Political Structure

The political system transitioned from democracy to a dictatorship

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Life Under Slavery and the Gilded Age Economy

Life for Enslaved Men and Women

During the nineteenth century, enslaved African Americans worked on large plantations in the US South under brutal conditions.

Daily Life and Coping Mechanisms

  • In the early 19th century, most enslaved men and women worked on large agricultural plantations as house servants or field hands.
  • Life for enslaved men and women was brutal; they were subject to repression, harsh punishments, and strict racial policing.
  • Enslaved people adopted a variety of mechanisms to cope with
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WACC, NPV, IRR, Cost of Equity & Capital Structure Formulas

1. Cost of Equity (Dividend Growth Model)

Use when given the last dividend, growth rate, and price

Steps

Find next year’s dividend

Next dividend = Last dividend × (1 + growth rate)

Cost of equity = (Next dividend ÷ Stock price) + Growth rate

Excel

=(D0*(1+g)/Price) + g

2. Cost of Debt (Yield to Maturity)

Your system almost always uses annual coupons, even if the bond states semiannual.

Steps

  • Coupon payment = Coupon rate × Par value.

  • Discount each payment using a trial interest rate until the present value

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English Irregular Verbs with Spanish Translations

English Irregular Verbs with Spanish Translations

Infinitive (Spanish) — Past Simple — Past Participle. Alternative forms are shown when applicable.

Infinitive (Spanish)Past SimplePast Participle
Be (ser)wasbeen
Beat (golpear)beatbeaten
Become (volverse)becamebecome
Begin (empezar)beganbegun
Bend (doblar)bentbent
Bet (apostar)betbet
Bite (morder)bitbitten
Bleed (sangrar)bledbled
Blow (soplar)blewblown
Break (romper)brokebroken
Bring (llevar, traer)broughtbrought
Build (construir)builtbuilt
Burn (quemar)burnt
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New Testament & Christology: Parables, Gospels, and Doctrine

Unit 1: Introduction to the New Testament & Christology

Parables

Parable — a short story that uses everyday images to communicate religious messages. Parables both reveal and conceal. Different types of parables include:

  • The Surprise of Gods Kingdom
  • Gods upside-down Kingdom
  • Gods Kingdom that requires a decision

Key Figures

  • King Herod ambitious, brutal, and successful; rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem; allowed local rulers to oversee small areas as long as they pledged allegiance to Rome; maintained
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Final Accounts: Trading, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet Accounting

Final Accounts and Financial Statements

Final accounts are the financial statements prepared at the end of an accounting period to ascertain the financial performance (profit or loss) and the financial position (assets and liabilities) of a business. Final accounts typically consist of the Trading Account, the Profit & Loss Account, and the Balance Sheet.

Trading Account — Gross Profit or Loss

The Trading Account is prepared to ascertain the gross profit or gross loss resulting from buying and

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Engine Components and Vehicle Systems — इंजन भाग व प्रणालियाँ

प्रश्न 2 (a) : इंजन के भागों के कार्य (स्केच सहित)

(i) Cylinder Head

  • सिलेंडर के ऊपरी भाग को बंद करता है।

  • इसमें वाल्व, स्पार्क प्लग / इंजेक्टर लगे होते हैं।

  • दहन कक्ष का निर्माण करता है।

(ii) Piston Rings

  • गैस लीकेज रोकती हैं।

  • तेल

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Mechanical Design Methodology and Morphology Principles

Design Methodology

Definition:
Design methodology is a systematic and structured approach used by engineers to convert a need or problem into a working and efficient mechanical system. It involves a sequence of steps such as identifying the problem, conceptualizing ideas, analyzing alternatives, and developing the final design.

Explanation:
In mechanical engineering, design methodology helps in achieving reliable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. It ensures that all aspects like functionality,

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LBO Drivers, Valuation, Carry, Debt Structure & Restructuring

LBO Key Drivers and Success Factors

The key drivers in an LBO are entry valuation, debt level and cost, EBITDA growth, and the exit multiple. Value is created through operational improvements and cash generation used to repay debt. Successful deals rely on stable cash flows, strong management, and reasonable leverage. Failures arise from excessive debt, unrealistic growth expectations, adverse macro conditions, rising interest rates, or covenant breaches.

EV/EBITDA Valuation: Strengths and Weaknesses

EV/

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