Latin American People
A former slave leads a slave rebellion on the island of Saint Domingue (Haiti), eventually freeing all slaves on the island in 1801.
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Conservative Junker who becomes Prime Minister of Prussia, credited with uniting Germany. Famous for his "Blood & Iron" Speech
Otto von Bismarck
The belief that people's greatest loyalty is not to king or empire, but to a nation of people who share a common culture and history
Nationalism
Country Otto Von Bismarck was prime minister of
Prussia / Germany
People born in Spain, small percentage of the population, only people that could hold office
Peninsulares
Venezuelan creole general (George Washington of South America) led a daring march through Andes surprising Spanish at Bogota, Colombia.
Simon Bolivar
Elected as president of France in 1848, later declares himself emperor. France prospers under his reign but is also responsible for involving France in the Franco-Prussian War
Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon)
A nation that has its own independent government. Defends its way of life and territory and represents nation to rest of world
Nation State
Empire that the Greeks declared independence from in 1830
Ottoman Empire
Which side won the Franco-Prussian War?
Prussia
Argentinian Creole General who liberated Argentina, Chile, and Peru
Jose de San Martin
Nicknamed "The Red One", was an Italian nationalist credited with uniting southern Italy with the help of his "Red Shirts"
Giuseppe Garibaldi
policy that forced Russian culture on all ethnic groups in the empire
Russification
Country that controlled the German Confederation (Northern Germany) until to the unification of Germany
Austria
At the end of the 19th century, which European country was considered to be the most powerful?
Great Britain
Poor, well educated priest who lead lower-class uprising that started War for Mexican Independence
Padre Miguel Hidalgo
Prime minister of Italy, credited with driving the Austrians out of Northern Italy
Camillo Di Cavour
Spaniards born in Latin America, could not hold office but could be officers in the army
Creoles
Country that controlled Saint Domingue (Haiti) before the slave rebellion led by Toussaint L’Ouverture
France
Simon Bolivar & Jose de San Martin
Portuguese prince, son of King John, grants Brazil Independence in 1822
Dom Pedro (King Pedro I)
Prussian king appoints Bismarck as his prime minister later becomes the first German Kaiser
Wilhelm I
politics of reality, tough power with no room for idealism
realpolitik
Country that controlled Brazil, later granting them independence
Portugal
How was Brazil's quest for independence different from other revolutions in Latin America?
It occurred without violent upheaval or bloodshed