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What were the five features visualized by Frederic Sorrieu in his painting?
- People of Europe and America of all ages and social classes marching in a long train. 2. Offering homage to the statue of liberty. 3. People grouped as distinct nations identified by flags and national costumes. 4. Shattered remains of symbols of absolutist institutions in the foreground.
Which steps did the French revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people? (Select all that apply)
What were the main features of the Napoleonic Code of 1804?
- Abolished privileges based on birth. 2. Abolished the feudal system. 3. Established equality before the law. 4. Granted the right to property. 5. Abolished serfdom and manorial dues.
The reaction to Napoleonic rule was consistently positive from the start.
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How was the Habsburg Empire a patchwork of many different regions and people?
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What were the political views of liberals? (Select all that apply)
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What was Zollverein?
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What were the main features of the Treaty of Vienna? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Features of Frederic Sorrieu's Painting
- Created a series of four prints in 1848 depicting dreams of democratic and social republics.
- The first print illustrates diverse social classes from Europe and America marching towards a statue of liberty.
- People are identified as distinct nations through flags and national costumes.
- The foreground contains remnants symbolizing the collapse of absolutist institutions.
Steps by French Revolutionaries for Collective Identity
- Emphasized concepts of la patrie (fatherland) and le citoyen (citizen).
- Introduced a new tricolor flag to replace the royal standard.
- Established the National Assembly, elected by active citizens, replacing the Estates General.
- Created new national symbols, including hymns and recognized martyrs.
- Implemented uniform laws across the nation through central administration.
- Promoted the French language and discouraged regional dialects.
- Abolished local customs duties and established a unified system of weights and measures.
Main Features of the Napoleonic Code (1804)
- Abolished privileges based on birth, establishing equality before the law.
- Eliminated the feudal system and serfdom.
- Affirmed individual rights to property.
- Removed restrictions imposed by town guilds.
- Improved transport and communication infrastructure.
Reaction to Napoleonic Rule
- Initially welcomed as liberators in regions like Holland and Switzerland, boosting enthusiasm.
- Enthusiasm waned due to limited political freedoms, censorship, and forced military conscription.
Habsburg Empire's Diversity
- Comprised various regions: Tyrol, Austria, Sudetenland, Bohemia, Lombardy, and Venetia with diverse nationalities.
- Population included German-speaking aristocracy in Bohemia, Italian speakers in Lombardy, and diverse languages in Hungary.
- Each group’s presence created challenges to political unity within the empire.
Political and Economic Views of Liberals
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Liberalism emphasizes individual freedom and legal equality.
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Political Views:
- Advocated for a constitutional framework and national unification.
- Called for equality before the law and government based on popular consent.
- Demanded an end to autocracy and clerical privileges.
- Supported representative government through a parliamentary system.
- Championed freedom of the press and association.
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Economic Views:
- Promoted freedom of markets and free movement of goods and capital.
- Opposed state-imposed restrictions in trade.
Zollverein
- Established in 1834 as a customs union led by Prussia and included other German states.
- Aimed to abolish tariff barriers and reduce the number of currencies from over 30 to 2.
Main Features of the Treaty of Vienna
- Convened to restore monarchy and a conservative order post-Napoleon's defeat.
- Restored the Bourbon dynasty in France.
- France relinquished territories gained under Napoleon.
- Created the Kingdom of Netherlands in the north and added Genoa to Piedmont in the south.
- Prussia received new territories on its western frontier, while Austria gained Northern Italy.
- Russia was granted parts of Poland, and several smaller states were established along France's borders to limit its power.
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This quiz explores the insights of Frederic Sorrieu through his artistic visions of nationalism in Europe. It delves into his 1848 prints, highlighting the themes of democracy and unity among diverse social classes. Engage with key features and concepts surrounding European nationalism.
