Philosophers
First industrial revolution
key events and developments
vocab
Unification of late 1800's
100

His groundbreaking work, "On the Origin of Species," established the theory of evolution by natural selection

Charles Darwin 

100

Key industries 

Textiles, iron production, and railroads were prominent.

100

This congress aimed to establish a lasting peace after the Napoleonic Wars, redrawing the map of Europe and attempting to suppress revolutionary movements.

The Congress of Vienna

100

Created base on unifying languages 

National language 

100
  • 1st Bourgeosie want representation 

  • 2nd lower classes want workers rights and representation in govt.

goals of France 1848

200

Explored themes of nihilism, the will to power, and the death of God.

Friedrich Nietzsche 

200

social changes 

Rural populations migrated to cities, leading to rapid urbanization and the development of working-class movements.

200

 dramatically altered the European landscape, leading to the collapse of empires and the redrawing of borders.

world war I

200

Some argued nationalism was based on eliminating dynastic states and having administrative and economic efficiency 

Nationhood

200
  • Germans want unification into one German govt. and civil liberties

goals of german states 1848

300

His work with Friedrich Engels laid the groundwork for Marxism, a revolutionary theory of history, society, and economics.

Karl Marx

300

technological advancements 

Steam engines, water-powered machinery, and the factory system significantly increased production and efficiency. 


300

marked the rise of powerful new nation-states on the European continent.

unification of Germany and Italy

300

Student association of German nationalists 

Burschenschaften

300
  • Germans want unification into one German govt. and civil liberties

goals of Austrian empire 1848

400

He was a leading proponent of utilitarianism and a major figure in classical liberalism, advocating for individual liberty and democratic reform.

John Stuart Mill
400

rise of capitalism 

fostered the growth of capitalism and the development of new economic institutions, like stock exchanges.

400

brought about significant economic and social changes, including urbanization, the development of new technologies, and the growth of factories.

industrial revolution

400

practically drive the liberals out of politics and into near illegal status 

ultraroyalists

400
  • people want a Unified Italy, free from foreign control

goals of italy 1848

500

A central figure in German Idealism, Hegel's philosophy explored the dialectical process and the concept of Spirit or Absolute Idealism.

George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

500

increased productivity 

New machines and techniques dramatically increased the efficiency and output of various industries, particularly textiles and iron making. 


500

 challenged existing political and social structures, reflecting the growing influence of liberalism and socialism.

revolutions

500

persons of Spanish descent born in the south American colonies 

creoles


500

Sees united Germany as something that will strengthen / benefit Prussia

Otto Von Bismarck

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