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What were the two proposed paths for German unification by the Frankfurt Parliament?
What were the two proposed paths for German unification by the Frankfurt Parliament?
Why did Frederick William IV reject the crown offered by the Frankfurt Parliament?
Why did Frederick William IV reject the crown offered by the Frankfurt Parliament?
What was the overall effect of the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament on the revolutionary movement in Germany?
What was the overall effect of the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament on the revolutionary movement in Germany?
What effect did conservative monarchies have on the German Confederation by 1851?
What effect did conservative monarchies have on the German Confederation by 1851?
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What happened to many revolutionaries after the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament?
What happened to many revolutionaries after the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament?
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What was a primary goal of the congress of vienna?
What was a primary goal of the congress of vienna?
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Which of the following statements about the quadruple alliance is true?
Which of the following statements about the quadruple alliance is true?
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How did the first treaty of paris benefit France?
How did the first treaty of paris benefit France?
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What role did Prussia play after the congress of Vienna?
What role did Prussia play after the congress of Vienna?
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Which of the following territories did Austria gain after the congress of Vienna?
Which of the following territories did Austria gain after the congress of Vienna?
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What was the purpose of the congress system established by the quadruple alliance?
What was the purpose of the congress system established by the quadruple alliance?
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Which diplomat was a key proponent of the balance of power concept during this period?
Which diplomat was a key proponent of the balance of power concept during this period?
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What was one effect of the agreements made by the quadruple alliance?
What was one effect of the agreements made by the quadruple alliance?
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What did the romantic movement primarily emphasize in contrast to the enlightenment?
What did the romantic movement primarily emphasize in contrast to the enlightenment?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of romantic poets?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of romantic poets?
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What was a common theme in romantic literature?
What was a common theme in romantic literature?
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Which event inspired English romantic poets like Wordsworth?
Which event inspired English romantic poets like Wordsworth?
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What key element distinguishes romantic art from classical art?
What key element distinguishes romantic art from classical art?
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Which composer is recognized as the first great romantic composer?
Which composer is recognized as the first great romantic composer?
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What role did nature play in romanticism?
What role did nature play in romanticism?
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How did romantic nationalism express itself in literature?
How did romantic nationalism express itself in literature?
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Which literary work was co-published by Wordsworth and Coleridge?
Which literary work was co-published by Wordsworth and Coleridge?
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What did romanticism reject from enlightenment ideals?
What did romanticism reject from enlightenment ideals?
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Which artist is known for capturing dramatic scenes in romantic art?
Which artist is known for capturing dramatic scenes in romantic art?
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What was a significant influence on the Greek struggle for independence?
What was a significant influence on the Greek struggle for independence?
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Which of the following romantic composers is famous for his piano works and emotional expression?
Which of the following romantic composers is famous for his piano works and emotional expression?
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In what manner did the romantic movement influence nationalism?
In what manner did the romantic movement influence nationalism?
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What was Metternich's primary belief regarding human nature?
What was Metternich's primary belief regarding human nature?
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What aspect of liberal ideas did Metternich view as a threat to the Austrian Empire?
What aspect of liberal ideas did Metternich view as a threat to the Austrian Empire?
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Which of the following states supported Metternich's conservative stance?
Which of the following states supported Metternich's conservative stance?
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What was the purpose of the Holy Alliance proposed by Alexander I?
What was the purpose of the Holy Alliance proposed by Alexander I?
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What action did Austria and Russia promise at the Congress of Troppau?
What action did Austria and Russia promise at the Congress of Troppau?
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What did the Karlsbad Decrees aim to achieve?
What did the Karlsbad Decrees aim to achieve?
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Which leader is known as the 'Latin American equivalent of George Washington'?
Which leader is known as the 'Latin American equivalent of George Washington'?
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What characterized the population of the Austrian Empire?
What characterized the population of the Austrian Empire?
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What significant challenge did conservatism face in South America during the 1820s?
What significant challenge did conservatism face in South America during the 1820s?
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What economic principle is associated with early liberalism?
What economic principle is associated with early liberalism?
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What did liberalism advocate for in contrast to conservatism?
What did liberalism advocate for in contrast to conservatism?
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How did Metternich view liberalism and its impact on social order?
How did Metternich view liberalism and its impact on social order?
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What did creole leaders fear when initiating revolts against Spanish rule?
What did creole leaders fear when initiating revolts against Spanish rule?
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What is a common outcome observed in new nations after gaining independence in South America?
What is a common outcome observed in new nations after gaining independence in South America?
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What actions did Britain, France, and Russia take in 1827 regarding the Greek Revolution?
What actions did Britain, France, and Russia take in 1827 regarding the Greek Revolution?
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Which event highlighted the government's determination to suppress dissent in Britain during the early 19th century?
Which event highlighted the government's determination to suppress dissent in Britain during the early 19th century?
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What impact did the Irish Potato Famine have on the population of Ireland?
What impact did the Irish Potato Famine have on the population of Ireland?
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What was the primary demand of the Chartist movement in 1838?
What was the primary demand of the Chartist movement in 1838?
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What was a key feature of Louis XVIII's constitutional charter?
What was a key feature of Louis XVIII's constitutional charter?
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What characterized Charles X's rule in France that led to protests?
What characterized Charles X's rule in France that led to protests?
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What was one of the immediate causes of the Great Famine in Ireland?
What was one of the immediate causes of the Great Famine in Ireland?
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Which of the following was NOT a response by the British government to the 1830 protests?
Which of the following was NOT a response by the British government to the 1830 protests?
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What was a significant outcome of the July Revolution of 1830 in France?
What was a significant outcome of the July Revolution of 1830 in France?
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What role did the Whig party play in British politics during the 1830s?
What role did the Whig party play in British politics during the 1830s?
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What movement emerged as a reaction to the demands for reform during the early 19th century in Britain?
What movement emerged as a reaction to the demands for reform during the early 19th century in Britain?
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What was the primary effect of the military intervention by European powers in Greece in 1827?
What was the primary effect of the military intervention by European powers in Greece in 1827?
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What condition did rural populations in Ireland face before the Great Famine?
What condition did rural populations in Ireland face before the Great Famine?
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Which of the following was a long-term effect of the Great Famine in Ireland?
Which of the following was a long-term effect of the Great Famine in Ireland?
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What was the primary reason for the collapse of the bourgeois monarchy in France in 1848?
What was the primary reason for the collapse of the bourgeois monarchy in France in 1848?
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Which social group did NOT support Louis Philippe during the February Revolution?
Which social group did NOT support Louis Philippe during the February Revolution?
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What significant change was made by the democratic republic after its establishment in France?
What significant change was made by the democratic republic after its establishment in France?
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What caused the tensions between radical socialists and moderate republicans in France?
What caused the tensions between radical socialists and moderate republicans in France?
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What was the main outcome of the June Days uprising in 1848?
What was the main outcome of the June Days uprising in 1848?
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Which group played a significant role in the revolutionary movement against the Austrian Empire in 1848?
Which group played a significant role in the revolutionary movement against the Austrian Empire in 1848?
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What hindered the success of the revolutionary movement in the Austrian Empire?
What hindered the success of the revolutionary movement in the Austrian Empire?
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What event marked the end of the revolutionary movement in the Austrian Empire?
What event marked the end of the revolutionary movement in the Austrian Empire?
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In the Frankfurt National Assembly, what was the primary focus of the delegates?
In the Frankfurt National Assembly, what was the primary focus of the delegates?
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What was one significant factor that led King Frederick William IV of Prussia to initially promise a constitutional government?
What was one significant factor that led King Frederick William IV of Prussia to initially promise a constitutional government?
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What role did Louis Blanc play in the provisional government in France?
What role did Louis Blanc play in the provisional government in France?
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Why did Alexis de Tocqueville predict the collapse of the revolution in France?
Why did Alexis de Tocqueville predict the collapse of the revolution in France?
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What type of government did the provisional republic in France ultimately create?
What type of government did the provisional republic in France ultimately create?
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What is a core principle of classical liberalism?
What is a core principle of classical liberalism?
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How did liberals in Britain use liberal ideas by the 1820s?
How did liberals in Britain use liberal ideas by the 1820s?
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What impact did nationalism have during the French Revolution?
What impact did nationalism have during the French Revolution?
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Which of the following did early nationalists believe in?
Which of the following did early nationalists believe in?
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What was a common goal of early socialists?
What was a common goal of early socialists?
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Which utopian socialist advocated for self-sufficient communities?
Which utopian socialist advocated for self-sufficient communities?
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Karl Marx critiqued which form of socialism?
Karl Marx critiqued which form of socialism?
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What was the perspective of Karl Marx on class struggle?
What was the perspective of Karl Marx on class struggle?
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What did Marx believe would result from the overthrow of the bourgeoisie?
What did Marx believe would result from the overthrow of the bourgeoisie?
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Which of the following statements is true about socialism's emergence?
Which of the following statements is true about socialism's emergence?
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What did Pierre-Joseph Proudhon famously declare?
What did Pierre-Joseph Proudhon famously declare?
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Study Notes
The Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars
- The Quadruple Alliance (Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Great Britain) met at the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) to negotiate peace.
- The alliance aimed to restore the balance of power and prevent future French aggression.
- The First Treaty of Paris granted France lenient terms, maintaining its 1792 boundaries and avoiding reparations.
- The Congress of Vienna redrew European borders, uniting the Low Countries (Belgium and Holland) against France and assigning Prussia as a "sentinel on the Rhine."
- Key figures like Metternich (Austria), Castlereagh (Britain), and Talleyrand (France) sought an "international equilibrium" to avoid future wars.
- The great powers compromised on territorial distributions, affecting colonies and other possessions.
- The Second Treaty of Paris, following Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, imposed a large occupation army and reparations on France.
- A Congress system, for periodic meetings, was established to maintain peace, a precursor to modern international diplomacy.
Metternich and Conservatism
- Prince Klemens von Metternich, an Austrian aristocrat, advocated for conservatism, believing in inherent human flaws and the need for traditional institutions (strong monarchy and church).
- He opposed liberalism and nationalism, fearing these ideas would destabilize the diverse Austrian Empire, which contained numerous ethnic groups but was dominated by Germans and Hungarians.
- Metternich, along with Russia and the Ottoman Empire, sought to repress revolutionary movements and maintain conservative traditions.
- The Holy Alliance, proposed by Alexander I of Russia, aimed at suppressing revolutionary movements and supporting conservative regimes.
Repressing the Revolutionary Spirit
- The Congress of Troppau (1820) witnessed Austrian and Russian pledges to intervene against liberal revolutions in Spain and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
- Austria restored autocratic rule in the Two Sicilies, illustrating the commitment to repressing liberalism.
- The Carlsbad Decrees (1819) were issued in the German Confederation to suppress liberal/nationalist movements, censor the press, and control universities, and enforce conservatism.
- Liberal uprisings in Russia were met with harsh repression.
Limits of Conservative Power: South America
- Creoles (colonial-born elites) in South America, motivated by the weakening of Spanish authority and revolutionary ideals, led revolts against Spanish rule.
- Leaders like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín successfully led revolts, establishing independent nations.
- While achieving independence, the new nations struggled to implement liberal constitutions and maintain unity.
Spread of Radical Ideas
- Liberalism, embracing representative government, equality, and freedoms, gained traction in the wake of the French Revolution.
- Classical liberalism, championed by Adam Smith, advocated for free markets and limited government intervention.
- Nationalism, based on shared culture and heritage, grew from the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, influencing unification movements but also posing challenges in multi-ethnic states.
Foundations of Modern Socialism
- Socialism emerged as a critique of capitalism's inequalities and industrialism, calling for social equality and state intervention.
- Utopian socialists, such as Henri de Saint-Simon, Charles Fourier, and Robert Owen, proposed alternative, idealized societies based on planned economies and shared resources.
- Radical socialism, including figures like Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, challenged private property and sought stateless societies.
- Karl Marx developed Marxism, a critique of capitalism and vision for a classless communist society.
The Romantic Movement
- Romanticism was a reaction against Enlightenment rationalism, emphasizing emotion, imagination, and personal experience.
- Romantics favored introspection, a renewed interest in history, and connected to elements like nature and folklore.
- Romantic ideals often intertwined with nationalism and cultural preservation across Europe.
- Key writers, artists, and musicians contributed to Romantic expressions from various perspectives and beliefs.
Reforms and Revolutions Before 1848
- Greek independence was supported by European powers after the 1820s revolutions, showcasing changing alliances.
- Britain's gradual liberal reforms, including the Reform Bill of 1832 and the repeal of the Corn Laws, showcased gradual change.
- The Irish potato famine (1845-1851) exposed the social and political issues facing the British Empire, highlighting disparities and prompting new discussions.
- The Revolutions of 1830 in France led to a change in leadership and demonstrated the vulnerabilities of conservative regimes.
The Revolution of 1848
- The 1848 revolutions across Europe involved demands for national independence, democratic constitutions, and social reform, with varied success across regions.
- The French Revolution of 1848 began as a series of protests that led to the overthrow of Louis Philippe and the establishment of the Second Republic, though later the movement dissolved.
- Revolutions in the Austrian Empire involved conflicting national aspirations among various ethnic groups, leading to the eventual crushing of the revolution by conservative forces.
- German revolutions failed to produce the desired unification and were repressed in 1849.
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This quiz explores the key events and agreements that shaped Europe after the Napoleonic Wars, particularly focusing on the Congress of Vienna and the role of the Quadruple Alliance. Examine the treaties that restored balance and affected territorial boundaries, as well as the prominent figures involved in these negotiations.
