German Revolutions of 1848-49
Which group of society supported the revolution most strongly?
the students
Which materials were mostly connected to industrial progress?
coal, steel, cotton
Where did he celebrate the foundation of the Empire?
in Versailles
Who were the five imperial powers in Europe?
Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary
Which country had the most colonies?
Great Britain
in Frankfurt
Name an invention of the Industrial Revolution.
"Spinning Jenny"
Steam Engine
What did he introduce that we still have today?
social insurances
Who formed the Entente Cordial?
Great Britain and France
Which country colonised today's Namibia?
Germany
Which important flag is the "legacy" of the revolution?
the modern German flag (black-red-gold)
Which means of transport played an important role?
the railway
What was Bismarck's job under the German emperor?
Imperial Chancellor
Who formed the Three Emperors Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia
What religious idea supported colonialism?
the Missionaries
What is the period before the revolution called?
Vormärz
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
Which king dismissed him?
Wilhelm II
Why did the European powers have colonies?
They were seeking hegemony (dominance).
Which people suffered the first genocide on African territory?
the Herero
What was the period between the Napoleonic Wars and the 1848 Revolution called?
Biedermeier
What is the name of the movement of people from the country to the cities for industrial work?
Urbanisation
Which political party did he fight against?
Which two countries started an arms race?
Germany and Great Britain
When did most colonialised countries achieve independence?
in 1961