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Which Enlightenment thinker wrote a pamphlet that provided a powerful argument for American independence?
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Which social class comprised 98% of the French population and had to pay taxes?
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What was the Ausgleich Compromise of 1867?
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What was the main idea behind Adam Smith's concept of the 'invisible hand'?
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What was the primary reason for the formation of the Sixth Coalition?
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Which European country had the largest West African empire?
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Which European country colonized Libya?
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Study Notes
Napoleon's Defeat
- Russian Campaign (1812): Massive losses due to harsh winter and scorched earth tactics
- Peninsular War: Drained resources and manpower with British and guerrilla resistance
- Sixth Coalition: Unified European powers overwhelmed French forces
- Battle of Leipzig (1813): Major defeat with significant loss of troops
- Invasion of France (1814): Coalition forces invaded France, leading to Napoleon's abdication
19th Century Ideologies
- Conservatism:
- Maintain the status quo
- Favor obedience to established authority (political and religious)
- Oppose revolutions, individual rights, and representative government
- Liberalism:
- Willing to accept changes to the status quo
- Believe people should be free from restraint
- Born from Enlightenment ideals and American and French Revolutions
- Common beliefs: protection of civil liberties, written documents to guarantee rights, religious toleration, separation of church and state, and representative government
Congress of Vienna
- Austria, Prussia, and Russia met to establish a peace plan for Europe after Napoleon's defeat
- Principle of Intervention: Right of great powers to send armies to crush revolutions and restore legitimate monarchs to power
- Principle of Legitimacy: Restore lawful hereditary monarchs to power to maintain peace and stability in Europe
Key Figures
- Adam Smith:
- Father of modern economics
- Authored "The Wealth of Nations" (1776)
- Introduced the concept of the "invisible hand" and advocated for specialization and division of labor
- Klemens von Metternich: Austrian foreign minister and leader of the Congress of Vienna
Revolutions and Nationalism
- Revolutions of 1830:
- France: Liberals and upper-middle class overthrew Bourbon Monarch Charles X and established a constitutional monarchy
- Nationalism: Belgians rebelled against the Dutch Republic and created an independent state
- Poland: Crushed by dominant Russians
- Italy: Crushed by controlling Austrians
- Revolutions of 1848:
- France: Economy crisis led to demands for the right to vote, and Louis-Philippe was ousted from power
- Germany: United 38 independent German states
- Italy: Unification efforts
Imperialism and Colonization
- European powers colonized various regions in Africa and Asia
- Direct Rule: Local elites removed from power, replaced by new officials from the mother country
- Indirect Rule: Local rulers allowed to maintain positions of authority, but must follow colonial directions
- Pan-German League: Nationalist organization promoting the idea of uniting all German-speaking peoples
20th Century Events
- Congress of Berlin (1878): Redrew the map of the Balkans and settled the fate of Ottoman Empire territories
- Genocide in Rwanda (1994): Ethnic conflict between Hutu and Tutsi populations led to mass killings
- The League of Nations: Failed to prevent war due to lack of military power
- The Treaty of Versailles: Imposed harsh reparations on Germany, leading to economic crisis
- Dawes Plan: Refigured German reparations and provided a loan to stabilize the economy
- Kellogg-Briand Pact: Nations pledged to renounce war as an instrument of national policy
World War II and Totalitarianism
- Totalitarianism: Governments controlling all aspects of life, led by a single party and leader
- Appeasement: Diplomatic strategy of conceding to Nazi Germany's demands to avoid conflict
- The Munich Conference: Allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia
- Anschluss: Annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany
- Turning Points of the War: Midway, Stalingrad, D-Day, and El-Alamein
- Japanese Aggression: Invaded Manchuria, leading to occupation and creation of Manchukuo
- The Holocaust: Genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany
- Blitzkrieg: "Lightning War" tactic used by Nazi Germany
- Battle of Britain: Victory for the English, forcing Hitler to scrap invasion plans
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Atomic bombs dropped on Japan, leading to surrender
- The Cold War: Geopolitical tension between the US and Soviet Union (1947-1991)
Cold War and International Relations
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NATO: Military alliance formed in 1949, including Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and more
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Warsaw Pact: Formal military alliance between the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries
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Cold War Hot Spots: Berlin, Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, and Afghanistan
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Policy of Containment: Preventing further Soviet expansion and maintaining the status quo
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Nikita Khrushchev: Soviet leader who attempted to use the Berlin Wall to solve the problem of West Berlin
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John F. Kennedy: 35th US President, known for his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis
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Mikhail Gorbachev: Introduced radical reforms, including perestroika
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Ronald Reagan: US President who took a hardline stance against the Soviet Union
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Ethnic Cleansing: Policy of violence and forced removal of Bosnians by the Serbs### Enlightenment Thinkers
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Denis Diderot: Editor of the Encyclopédie, played a crucial role in disseminating Enlightenment ideas and knowledge.
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Thomas Paine: Authored "Common Sense", providing a powerful argument for American independence and galvanizing public support for the revolutionary cause.
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Adam Smith: Developed ideas on free-market economics and the invisible hand of the market, influencing the economic policies of the newly formed United States.
French Revolution
- King Louis XVI: Believed in the divine right of kings and absolute power, but also supported modernizing the economy and tax system.
- Estates General: Had not met since 1614, composed of 1st estate (300 reps), 2nd estate (300 reps), and 3rd estate (600 reps), mostly lawyers.
- National Assembly: Formed by members of the 3rd estate, aimed to create a constitutional system, and abolished rights of landlords and tax exemptions for nobles and clergy.
- Declaration of Right of Man: Stated freedom, equal rights, and the role of talent in public office, as well as no tax exemptions and arbitrary arrests.
- Declaration of Rights of Women: Proposed by Olympe de Gouges, but ignored by the National Assembly.
- Constitution of 1791: Established a limited monarchy, a legislative assembly, and the separation of powers.
- Sans Culottes: Represented the lower classes in late 18th century France.
National Convention and Reign of Terror
- National Convention: Abolished the monarchy, executed the king, and established the Committee of Public Safety.
- Committee of Public Safety: Led by Maximilien Robespierre, responsible for the Reign of Terror, which resulted in the deaths of over 40,000 citizens.
- Robespierre: Leader of the Committee of Public Safety, executed in 1794.
The Directory and Napoleon
- The Directory: A government created by the Constitution of 1795, characterized by a separation of power, bribery, and corruption.
- Napoleon Bonaparte: Staged a military takeover, declared himself the first consul, and eventually became dictator of France.
Background Causes of the French Revolution
- Society of Inequality: Composed of clergy (5%), nobles (1.2%), and commoners (98%), with only commoners paying taxes.
- Inflation, Food Shortages, and Unemployment: Widespread economic issues.
- Wasteful Spending: By the French monarchy.
- Influence of Enlightenment and American Revolution: Ideals of liberty, democracy, and natural rights.
The Revolutions of 1848
- Widespread European uprisings driven by liberal and nationalist goals.
- Initial success but largely failing to secure lasting change.
Italian and German Unification
- Italian Unification: Achieved in 1871 under Prussian leadership, following a series of wars and diplomatic maneuvers.
- German Unification: Resulted in the proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles.
- Ausgleich Compromise of 1867: Established a dual Austrian and Hungarian monarchy, with separate constitutions, legislatures, and capitals.
Other Key Figures and Events
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: Developed Marxism, emphasizing the struggle between haves and have-nots, and the role of the ruling class.
- Emmeline Pankhurst: British political activist who organized the British suffragette movement.
- Zionism: Supported the establishment of a Jewish homeland in the historic land of Israel.
- Romanticism vs. Realism: Artistic and literary movements emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism (Romanticism) vs. depicting everyday life and society with accuracy and objectivity (Realism).
- Imperialism: European powers expanded their territories and influence, often through colonization and exploitation.
Additional Concepts and Events
- Trade Unions: Gained the right to strike in England in 1870.
- Pure vs. Revisionist Socialism: Different approaches to socialism, with pure socialists advocating for revolution and revisionist socialists seeking reform through democratic systems.
- The Communist Manifesto: Written by Marx and Engels, outlining the principles of communism.
- Charles Darwin: Developed the theory of evolution through natural selection.
- Social Darwinists: Applied Darwinian principles to human societies, often justifying social inequalities and imperialism.
- Mohandas Gandhi: Advocated for nonviolent resistance and Indian independence.
- The New Party: Broke away from the Indian National Congress, advocating for more radical measures to achieve independence.
- The Muslim League: Founded in 1906, advocating for the interests of Muslims in British India and ultimately playing a role in the creation of Pakistan.
- Sepoy Mutiny: A significant rebellion by Indian soldiers against British East India Company rule in 1857.### Militarism and the Outbreak of World War I
- The growth of massive armies after 1900 led to an increased risk of war, which would be extremely destructive.
- Conscription, or military draft, contributed to the growth of armies, and military leaders gained influence as army sizes doubled.
- Complex plans for full-scale mobilization were created, which were followed when war broke out, leading to a rapid escalation of the conflict.
The Balkan Region and the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- The Balkan Region, particularly Serbia, was a hotbed of nationalist tensions, with Serbia seeking to create an independent Slavic state.
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist, in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
- The assassination triggered a chain reaction of events leading to the outbreak of World War I.
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente
- The Triple Alliance, formed in 1882, consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
- The Triple Entente, formed in the early 20th century, consisted of France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
- The two alliances played a significant role in the outbreak of World War I.
The Western Front and Key Battles
- The Western Front, fought over a narrow 20-mile width, was characterized by trench warfare and a stalemate.
- The Battle of the Marne (September 6-12, 1914) was a strategic Allied victory that halted the German advance towards Paris.
- The Battle of Ypres (October 19, 1914) saw the first large-scale use of chemical weapons by the Germans.
- The Battle of the Somme (July 1 - November 18, 1916) was one of the bloodiest battles in history, with over a million casualties.
The Eastern Front and Key Battles
- The Eastern Front, fought over a larger distance, was characterized by more mobile warfare.
- The Battle of Tannenberg (August 26-30, 1914) was a decisive German victory that halted the Russian advance into East Prussia.
- The Battle of Gallipoli (April 25, 1915 - January 9, 1916) was an Ottoman victory, resulting in the failure of the Allied campaign to open a sea route to Russia.
Key Figures and Events
- Count Camillo di Cavour, similar to Bismarck, pursued economic expansion and formed alliances with France and Louis Napoleon.
- Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in Italian unification, led the conquest of Sicily and much of the Southern Peninsula.
- Realpolitik, or the politics of reality, was a concept based on practical matters rather than theory or ethics.
- Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, avoided revolutions by passing liberal reforms and provided stability to the English economy.
The Industrial Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution, which took place in Britain, determined the winners of wars and led to significant changes in labor and production methods.
- Key industries that emerged during this period included steel, chemicals, electricity, and petroleum.
The Russian Revolution and the Bolsheviks
- The Russian Revolution, led by Vladimir Lenin, saw the overthrow of the Provisional Russian Government and the transfer of power to the soviets.
- The Bolsheviks, who promised to end the war, resttribute all land to the peasants, and transfer factories and industries to workers' committees, were led by Lenin and Leon Trotsky.
- Alexander Kerensky, who headed the Provisional Government, foolishly decided to carry on the war effort, leading to the rise of the Bolsheviks.
The Treaty of Versailles and Key Figures
- The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, was based on Woodrow Wilson's 14-point peace plan, which emphasized self-determination, open covenants of peace, and the reduction of national armaments.
- David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Vittorio Orlando were key figures involved in the treaty negotiations.
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This quiz covers the background causes of the French Revolution, including social inequality, taxation, and the influence of the Enlightenment and American Revolution. Learn about the factors that led to the outbreak of the Revolution.
