When then-President Boris Yeltsin stood on a tank in 1991, waving a fist in defiance of communist hard-liners, he heralded a new dawn for Russia.The Soviet Union collapsed months later, promising to usher in a new era of Western-style democracy. But at the end of Yeltsin's rule, eight years later, democracy had become a dirty word for most Russians.President Vladimir Putin often is praised for bringing an end to what some see as a reign of lawlessness and corruption under Yeltsin, his predecessor. But not everyone agrees. Some officials who ran the government under Yeltsin say Putin has put an end to a period of positive change.
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The people of Florence decide to end Cosimo's exile and invite him back C: to stop the financial suffering that occurred once the Medici withdrew their money from the city
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“The Medici” was the first dynasty which had won their status not by fighting a war or inheritance, but they succeeded in commerce. The Medici family is also referred as the 'House of Medici'. In the 13th century, both in trade and finance, they gained money and political influence in Florence.
Cosimo de' Medici was the first ruler of Florence from Medici family. In 1433, he was arrested by a rival group. But he was saved from death punishment by his family and friends. But, he was exiled for ten years. He went to Venice and controlled a political party of France as he wanted to work for his return. Within a year, Florence people invited him back. Because he had bought the favour of 'Bernardo Guadagni', for about $25,000.
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The began to use reason and knowledge to explain beliefs
Explanation:
The Enlightenment, sometimes called the Age of Enlightenment, was an 18th century intellectual movement emphasizing reason, skepticism, religious tolerance, and civil rights.
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They thought the south was turning to its old ways
