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Which ideology primarily drove the unification movements in Italy and Germany during the 19th century?
Which ideology primarily drove the unification movements in Italy and Germany during the 19th century?
- Socialism
- Nationalism (correct)
- Conservatism
- Liberalism
Who was a key figure in the unification of Italy?
Who was a key figure in the unification of Italy?
- Klemens von Metternich
- Giuseppe Garibaldi (correct)
- Otto von Bismarck
- Czar Alexander I
Which political strategy is Otto von Bismarck most known for employing?
Which political strategy is Otto von Bismarck most known for employing?
- Absolutism
- Pacifism
- Utopian Socialism
- Realpolitik (correct)
What was a primary motivation for European powers to expand their empires into Africa and Asia?
What was a primary motivation for European powers to expand their empires into Africa and Asia?
Which technology significantly aided European imperialism in the 19th century?
Which technology significantly aided European imperialism in the 19th century?
What was the main concept introduced by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
What was the main concept introduced by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
What is the term for the misapplication of Darwin’s theory to justify racial hierarchies?
What is the term for the misapplication of Darwin’s theory to justify racial hierarchies?
Which artistic movement focused on emotion, imagination, and nature?
Which artistic movement focused on emotion, imagination, and nature?
What was a key aim of Bismarck’s system of alliances in the late 19th century?
What was a key aim of Bismarck’s system of alliances in the late 19th century?
Which artistic movement followed Romanticism and focused on depicting everyday life?
Which artistic movement followed Romanticism and focused on depicting everyday life?
Flashcards
Nationalism
Nationalism
The idea that people with a common language, culture, and history should form a unified nation-state.
Realpolitik
Realpolitik
A political philosophy focused on practical considerations rather than ideology, often involving power politics.
Imperialism
Imperialism
Expansion of European powers into Asia and Africa driven by economic, strategic, and ideological motivations.
Darwin's theory of evolution
Darwin's theory of evolution
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Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism
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Romanticism
Romanticism
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Realism
Realism
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Bismarck's system of alliances
Bismarck's system of alliances
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Study Notes
- AP European History Unit 7 covers 19th-century European viewpoints and political changes from 1815 to 1914.
Nationalism and Unification Movements
- Nationalism led to the unification of divided states.
- Count Camillo di Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi unified Italy.
- Otto von Bismarck used Realpolitik and wars to unify German states under Prussian rule.
Imperialism and Its Motivations
- European powers built empires in Asia and Africa for economic gain, national pride, and perceived cultural superiority.
- Industrial Revolution advances like superior weapons and transportation aided expansion.
Scientific and Intellectual Developments
- Charles Darwin's theory of evolution introduced natural selection, influencing science and society.
- Social Darwinism, a misapplication of Darwin's ideas, rationalized racial hierarchies and imperialism.
Cultural and Artistic Movements
- Romanticism, focused on emotion and nature, shifted to Realism, depicting daily life and social problems.
- Impressionism and Post-Impressionism challenged art norms with new techniques and perspectives.
Political Changes and Alliances
- The Concert of Europe's decline resulted in new power dynamics, with a unified Germany and Italy changing the balance of power.
- Bismarck's alliance system sought stability but increased tensions before World War I.
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