Eiffel Tower

Due to my upcoming adventure to Paris, France for spring break, I have extreme interest in one of the worlds most recognizable monuments: the Eiffel Tower. This symbol of France is one of beauty and stength. Its original purpose was to frame the entrance to a Worlds Fair, celebrating the French Revolution. This building, which is the tallest in Paris, attracts millions of tourists and Parisians alike, representing something different to each individual. Construction of the monument began in July 1888, and to the public of the time period, was considered an "eye sore". One of the most exclusive, yet not widley known, facts regarding the Eiffel Tower is the fact that its deisgner, Gustave Eiffel, engraved 72 names of extremely influential people during the time period of construction.

Suffrage

Throughout history, it has been a constant battle for women to be granted the same rights as men. Suffrage is, in the grand scheme of history, very rcent. It is mind boggling how up until the 1860s women were still being limited by laws. Some European countries, France, for example, limited women until the 1940s! Women found other ways to express themselves in history, mainly through fashion. This was their subtle way of speaking out against the boundaries that refrained them from becoming active members in society.