Rebellions and Revolutions Flashcards

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What was the primary claim made by Emelian Pugachev during Pugachev's Rebellion?

He was a general in the Russian army

He was Catherine's dead husband, Peter III (correct)

He was the rightful heir to the throne

He was an advisor to Catherine II

What was the result of Pugachev's Rebellion?

The power of nobility increased and ideas of the Enlightenment were suppressed.

What did the French Revolution of 1789-99 accomplish?

Perpetuated serfdom

Created a National Assembly (correct)

Established a monarchy

Reinstated the privileges of the ancient regime

What was a significant result of the French Revolution?

A National Assembly was created, the monarchy was abolished, and different factions fought for power. Signup and view all the answers

What occurred during the Peterloo Massacre in 1819?

Eleven civilians were killed and more than 500 were injured when cavalry charged the crowd. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Peterloo Massacre?

The Six Acts were passed, compromising the rights of free speech and assembly. Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Greek revolt against Turkish rule in 1827?

To mediate conflict for a free Greece Signup and view all the answers

What resulted from the Revolution and Liberation of Greece in 1827?

Turkey agreed to confirm Greek independence at the Conference of London in 1832. Signup and view all the answers

What was the French Revolution of 1830 primarily about?

King Charles X stripped the middle class of voting rights and censored the press. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the French Revolution of 1830?

Charles X was replaced by Louis Philippe, preserving the status quo of the wealthy elite. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Chartist movement?

Chartist leadership was arrested and jailed, with Parliament threatening military force to suppress riots. Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the French Revolution of 1848?

The government refused to consider electoral reform, leading to Louis Philippe's abdication. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 demand?

Autonomy from the Austrian government, full civil liberties, and universal suffrage. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848?

Metternich fled, Ferdinand I promised reforms, but nationalist divisions undermined a cohesive movement. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Czechoslovakian Revolution of 1848 against?

Against the Germans who were the dominant group. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pugachev's Rebellion 1774-75

Emelian Pugachev led a revolt against Catherine II of Russia, claiming to be her deceased husband, Peter III.
Pugachev promised to eliminate landlords, bureaucrats, serfdom, taxation, and military service.
The rebellion ended with Pugachev's capture and execution, leading to a strengthened nobility and suppression of Enlightenment ideas.

French Revolution 1789-99

Overthrew the Bourbon monarchy and the privileges of the ancien régime.
Resulted in the creation of a National Assembly and a new constitution, nationalization of church lands, and the establishment of a republic.
Marked by the execution of King Louis XVI, but ultimately failed to create stable governance, paving the way for Napoleon I’s rise to power.

Peterloo Massacre 1819

Occurred at St. Peter's Field in Manchester when cavalry charged a crowd gathered to hear radical orator Henry Hunt, resulting in eleven civilian deaths and over 500 injuries.
In response, the Six Acts were passed, severely restricting free speech and the right to assembly.

Revolution and Liberation of Greece 1827

Greeks revolted against Ottoman rule; British and Russian intervention was prompted after Turkey refused to mediate.
A combined British, French, and Russian fleet defeated the Egyptian fleet, contributing to the eventual liberation from Turkish control.

French Revolution 1830

King Charles X repudiated the Constitution of 1814, removing voting rights from the middle class and censoring the press, which led to three days of rioting forcing his abdication.
Louis Philippe became the "citizen king," but his rule largely maintained the status quo, with power still concentrated among the wealthy elite.

Chartism 1836-48

Emerged as a movement for electoral and social reform during economic crisis, encapsulated in the Peoples' Charter.
Demands included universal male suffrage, annual Parliaments, secret ballot voting, abolishing property requirements for Parliament candidates, and paid Parliamentary positions.
The government's refusal culminated in riots, leading to the arrest and jailing of Chartist leaders and military threats against protesters.

French Revolution 1848

Triggered by government refusal to consider electoral reform, leading to Louis Philippe's abdication.
Established a provisional republic advocating universal male suffrage, abolition of the death penalty, and creation of Socialist National Workshops to aid the poor.
Radical socialism flourished until government intervention disbanded the workshops, inciting riots in Paris that resulted in a new constitution favoring a strong elected leader, Louis Napoleon.

Hungarian Revolution 1848

Nationalists led by Louis Kossuth sought autonomy from Austria, civil liberties, and universal suffrage.
The revolution prompted Metternich’s flight and Ferdinand I’s promises of reforms, including the abolition of serfdom.
Fragmented nationalist movements from various ethnic groups weakened the revolution; Russian troops were deployed to suppress Hungarian resistance.

Czechoslovakian Revolution 1848

Led by Czech historian Palacky, aimed against German dominance.
Aimed for constitutional monarchy and expanded voting rights amidst nationalist sentiments during a turbulent period in Central Europe.

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Explore significant historical uprisings with these flashcards, focusing on Pugachev's Rebellion from 1774-75. Learn about the key figures, events, and implications of this popular revolt against Catherine II of Russia. Ideal for history buffs or students studying revolutionary movements.