French Revolution and Napoleon's Rule

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What was the result of the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens in 1789?

The monarchy gained more power

The French Revolution emerged and nationalism spread (correct)

The king was abolished

The citizens lost their rights

The Napoleonic Code established the right to property and lifted guild restrictions.

True

What was the main feature of the Middle Class that emerged during the Industrialization period?

The Middle Class included artisans, industrialists, businessmen, and others.

The tricolour was chosen as the new French ______________________.

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What was the main demand of the liberal middle class in 1848?

Creation of a national state on parliamentary principles Signup and view all the answers

Napoleon took away the freedom of people by forcing them to join the French army.

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Match the following classes with their descriptions:

Aristocracy = Owned lands, spoke French, and were connected by ties of marriage Peasantry = Majority of the population made up of this class Middle Class = Included artisans, industrialists, businessmen, and others Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Frankfurt parliament convened on 18th May 1848?

The Church of St Paul. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1848 revolution in terms of women's suffrage rights?

They were denied suffrage rights Signup and view all the answers

The Bourbon dynasty was overthrown in 1815.

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What was the main goal of the revolutionaries in European states in 1815?

To fight for liberty and freedom, and oppose monarchical forms. Signup and view all the answers

The Crown was offered to _______________________, King of Prussia, but he rejected it.

Frederick William IV Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major issues taken up by the liberal nationalists?

Freedom of the press Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their corresponding actions:

Giuseppe Mazzini = Formed two secret societies Frederick William IV = Rejected the Crown of the German nation Signup and view all the answers

Conservatives in 1815 believed that a modern army and efficient bureaucracy could weaken autocratic monarchies.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the meeting of European powers in Vienna in 1815?

A settlement was drafted for Europe, the Bourbon dynasty was reinstated, and France lost countries it had gained under Napoleon. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

French Revolution and Nationalism

Nationalism emerged during the French Revolution in 1789, transferring sovereignty from the monarchy to French citizens.
Key concepts introduced included la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen).
The tricolour was adopted as the new national flag.

Napoleonic Code

Napoleon ruled France from 1799 to 1815, seizing power as First Consul in 1799.
The Napoleonic Code established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
Abolished birthrights and privileges, lifted guild restrictions, and imposed military conscription.
Introduced censorship and increased taxes while diminishing political freedom.

New Middle Class Structure

Society was restructured into three main classes based on work and culture:
- Aristocracy: Landowners connected by marriage, but a small population.
- Peasantry: The majority class, comprising most of the population.
- Middle Class: Emerged due to industrialization, including artisans and businessmen.

Liberalism and the 1848 Revolution

A liberal revolution in 1848 was led by the educated middle class, advocating for parliamentary democracy and constitutional rights.
Political associations formed to vote for an all-German National Assembly, meeting in Frankfurt.
On May 18, 1848, 831 representatives gathered and drafted a constitution for a parliamentary monarchy.
Crown offered to Frederick William IV, King of Prussia, who declined, uniting with monarchs against the assembly.
The middle class dominated the parliament, and women participated actively, forming political associations and newspapers.
Despite their involvement, women were denied voting rights.

Aftermath of the 1848 Revolution

Post-1848, conservative monarchs in Central and Eastern Europe began implementing reforms from Western Europe prior to 1815.
Reforms included the abolition of serfdom and bonded labor in Russia and Habsburg dominions.

New Conservatism Post-1815

Conservatism became the dominant political force in Europe after 1815, supporting monarchy, the Church, and social hierarchies.
Aimed to strengthen autocratic rule through modern armies and efficient bureaucracies, while eliminating feudalism.
The Vienna Congress in 1815 reinstated the Bourbon dynasty and redrew Europe’s borders post-Napoleon.

The Role of Revolutionaries

Secret societies emerged to educate and promote revolutionary ideologies against monarchical structures.
Giuseppe Mazzini, an Italian revolutionary, played a significant role in advocating for democratic reforms and liberty throughout Europe.

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Learn about the French Revolution, its impact on nationalism and constitutional reforms, and Napoleon's rule in France from 1799 to 1815.