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What was the initial goal of the revolutions of 1848?
What was the initial goal of the revolutions of 1848?
- To establish French domination in Europe
- To exhaust Europe by war
- To support the tricolor cockades
- To undo the settlements of 1815 brought about by the Treaty of Vienna (correct)
Why were most of Europe glad to see the French armies go in 1848?
Why were most of Europe glad to see the French armies go in 1848?
- They wanted to support the tricolor cockades
- They were exhausted by war and tired of French domination (correct)
- They were seeking French settlements
- They were eager for French domination
Who supported the call for a republic in most of continental Europe by early 1848?
Who supported the call for a republic in most of continental Europe by early 1848?
- French armies
- European monarchs
- European settlements
- Some of Europe's best and brightest young men and women and skilled workers (correct)
What was a significant factor leading to the revolts against colonial rulers in Latin America?
What was a significant factor leading to the revolts against colonial rulers in Latin America?
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What characterized the colonial society in Latin America prior to the revolts?
What characterized the colonial society in Latin America prior to the revolts?
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What was a common motivation for the Latin American nations to fight against colonial rule?
What was a common motivation for the Latin American nations to fight against colonial rule?
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Revolutions of 1848
- The initial goal of the revolutions of 1848 was to establish democratic reforms and national unity.
European Sentiment towards French Armies
- Most of Europe was glad to see the French armies go in 1848 due to their dominance and control over the continent.
Support for Republicanism
- By early 1848, the call for a republic was supported by the middle class, workers, and intellectuals in most of continental Europe.
Latin American Revolts
- A significant factor leading to the revolts against colonial rulers in Latin America was the Enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy.
Colonial Society in Latin America
- Prior to the revolts, colonial society in Latin America was characterized by a rigid hierarchical system with peninsulares (born in Spain) holding the highest positions, followed by creoles (born in the Americas of Spanish descent), and then the indigenous people and Africans.
Motivations for Fighting Colonial Rule
- A common motivation for the Latin American nations to fight against colonial rule was the desire for independence, self-governance, and economic freedom from Spanish and Portuguese domination.
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