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The Devilish Minister
- In Hutchinson, Minnesota, teenagers frequented barn dances, causing concern among adults.
- A supposed devil, later revealed as the Methodist minister, disrupted the dances until shot by a boy.
France's Existential Crisis
- While Napoleon was in Corsica, France faced political instability and a looming war with Austria.
- The French military underwent significant transformations.
France's Unpreparedness for War
- France declared war on Austria in 1792, despite being ill-prepared.
- The French army lacked experienced officers, a critical weakness.