Age of revolutions
Belgium used to be a part of...
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Name the three founding fathers of Italy
- Cavour
- Mazzini
- Garibaldi
Who was the prime minister?
- Otto Von Bismarck
Name the three wars Prussia fought
- Schleswig wars
- Austro-Prussian war
- Franco-Prussian war
How was the economic unification between Prussiua and the German Confederation called?
The Zollverein
What was the first country to have a revolution?
France
Who was "the sword"? And "the brain"? What about "the soul"?
- Mazzini (The soul)
- Garuibaldi (The sword)
- Cavour (The brain)
Why did Prussia wanted to be unified with the German confederation?
Because of nationalism
In the palace of versailles Prussia and the german confederation named themselves ______
The german empire
Who wasnt very pleased with Bismarcks advocacy of autocracy?
The liberals
What two countries were part of the Ottoman empire?
- Turkey
- Greece
Who was the first king of Italy? What about the prime minister?
- Emmanuel II and Camilo Cavour
Why didn't the king want the people to pick him?
Because he wanted to be chosen by divine right so that no one could kick him out of his charge
Why was France "mad" at Prussuia?
Because it was becoming way too powerful and they didn´t want them giving a king to Spain
How was the foreign policy called?
Blood and Iron
What countries had at least one unsuccessful revolution?
- France
- Ireland
- Poland
Who followed Mazzinis example of secret societies? Name the 4 countries
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Poland
- France
What was Ottos goal?
To unify Prussia and the German Confederation
Why did Russia help Prussia?
Because when Poland had a revolution against Russia they asked Prussia for help and they didnt do it
Liberals loved industrialization, what did Bismarck do about it? How was it useful?
He started industries that produced mainly weapons so that when the war began he'd be prepared
List the 6 countries that had a revolution
- France
- Greece
- Poland
- Turkey
- Ireland
- Belgium
Name 3 secretive societies
- Young Italy
- Young Europe
- Carbonari
Who created the German confederation? Why?
It was created by Austria in the Congress of Vienna because they wanted to surround France to have it more controlled
What was the cause of each war?
1. They "allied" with Austria to conquer Denmark and secretly weaken Austria
2. They wanted to finally destroy Austria so they can take full control of the German confederation
3. France declares the war because they were scared of Prussia and all the power they were gaining
What policies were made to please the socialists?
- Pensions
- Health insurance
- Accident insurance