19 Questions
What was the aim of the Congress of Vienna in 1814-15?
To establish a stable international system based on the balance of power
Which two main diplomatic instruments were established after the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
Holy Alliance and Quadruple Alliance
What was the significance of the Holy Alliance signed in 1815?
It aimed to contain French ideas and revolutionary acts
Which event led to the downfall of the Bourbon monarchy in 1830?
Belgium Independence
What characterized the Age of Transition at the beginning of the 19th century?
Seeking more ancestral past and shaping domestic policies
What were the main forces challenging the Vienna order according to the text?
Nationalism and liberalism
Which great powers were part of the Quadruple Alliance established after the Congress of Vienna?
Austria, UK, Russia, Prussia
What did the British non-interventionism break in 1825?
The stability of international alliances
What were the key decisions made at the Congress of Vienna regarding France?
'Containment of France' and 'Austrian hegemony in Italian peninsula'
'Quadruple Alliance' was formed to contain which country's ideas and revolutionary acts?
'France'
What were the long-term trends at the beginning of the 19th century, as described in the text?
Challenges to traditional forms of political legitimization and the spread of revolutionary ideas
What was a significant impact of the American independence war and the French Revolution on politics, according to the text?
Challenged the divine right of the king and political hierarchies
What were the effects of the Napoleonic wars, as mentioned in the text?
Reshaped the political map, spread of nationalism, and spread of revolutionary ideas
What role did urbanization play in the 19th century, according to the text?
Created a new market for cultural industry and facilitated the spreading of ideas
How did advancements in communication technology affect colonialism, based on the text?
Increased incentives for colonialism due to easier access to information
What was one of the outcomes of the American independence war and French Revolution on economics, as per the text?
Challenged mercantilism and led to a decline in guilds' influence
What was a significant consequence of the Enlightenment era, as mentioned in the text?
The final product of intellectual dynamics that remounted to the 17th century
What was the impact of the restoration after the Napoleonic wars, according to the text?
It was not a return to the status quo but led to the emerging of two systems
What was one outcome of understanding the outer world for many powers, as per the text?
Strengthened colonial expansion of great powers
Test your knowledge of the long-term trends at the start of the 19th century, including the impact of the American Independence War, French Revolution, challenges to political legitimization, economic shifts, and the consolidation of the scientific method.
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