Revolution of 1848
What were the main ideas of the French Revolution?
Liberty
Equality
Removal of nobility/end of hereditary privilege
What was Bismarck’s what roles did he serve under King William I?
Diplomat
Prime Minister to King William I
Who was Victor Emmanuel II?
King of Piedmont-Sardinia and first king of unified Italy.
What did Russia sell to America?
Alaska
What were the two British reforms 1807 and 1833
Abolishing the slave trade
Abolishing slavery in the British Empire
How did the 1848 Revolution in Italy end?
Austria and France crushed them
Define Realpolitik
Realistic politics based on the needs of the state
When was Rome annexed by Italy?
1870
Alexander II abolished what in 1861
Serfdom
What are the two houses of British Parliament?
House of Commons
House of Lords
How did the French Revolution in 1848 start?
Economic recession
Famine
Job loss
Corruption
What were the three main pillars of Bismarck’s foreign policy?
Keep France weak
Build relations with Austria and Russia
Avoid conflict with Britain’s navy
How did Italy get Rome?
Italy got Rome when French troops left
What significant alliance was formed in 1891?
The Franco-Russian Alliance
How did Britain change to a parliamentary democracy?
Reform Bills expanded suffrage
What did conservatives believe in?
At least 3
Monarchy, traditional hierarchy, church authority, obedience, stability and order.
What social reforms did Bismarck implement?
At least two
Health insurance
Accident insurance
Old-age pensions
Retirement benefits
How did Italy get Venetia/Venice from Austria?
Italy allied with Prussia during the Austro-Prussian War in 1866. Italy, after the war, was able to mediate with France and get Venetia/Venice
Why did Japan attack Russia in 1905?
Japan wanted control of Manchuria and Korea
In what ways did working conditions improve in Britain?
Child labor restricted
Women and children limited to 10-hour days
Safety regulations
What did liberals believe in?
At least 3
Written constitutions, separation of powers, natural rights, republican government, revolution if necessary.
What did the Kaiser's government provide for the German people?
What did the Kaiser's government provide for the German people?
Who was Giuseppe Mazzini, and what were his beliefs?
King of Piedmont-Sardinia and first king of unified Italy.
What was the result of the 1905 Revolution?
The tsar was forced to promise reforms, including limited political rights and an elected assembly, but he kept most of his power.
How did women advocate for suffrage?
Protests
Hunger strikes
Property damage