Age of Revolutions
What is nationalism?
A political philosophy, when people feel a strong sense of identification towards their nation creating national equality, mainly because of their culture and language.
What was Garibaldi's role in the Italian unification?
He is known as the SWORD of Italian unification.
Who was the king of Prussia?
Frederick William IV.
Who was included in the Zollverein?
Prussia and the German Confederation.
How was Wilhelm I's cousin called?
Leopold.
Which was the quote that represented France's influence during the Age of Revolutions?
"When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches a cold."
How was the territory under the control of the pope (excluding Rome) called?
Papal states.
Who was Otto Von Bismarck?
The prime minister of Prussia, given the task to unify Germany.
Which were the three domestic policies for the people?
Old age pensions, health insurance and accident insurance.
Where did the Prussians declare the creation of the German Empire?
Palace of Versailles, Paris (Hall of Mirrors).
Who did the pope ask for help against the revolutionaries?
The Holy Alliance (Austria, Russia, Prussia & France).
How was the kingdom on the North-West of Italy called? Who ruled it?
It was called the Kingdom of Sardinia, ruled by King Victor Emmanuel II.
Why did Bismarck follow the quote "The end justifies the means"?
Because, even though he was a conservative, he had to go against his own ideas to succesfully unify Germany.
Why did the king of Prussia refuse to rule both territories?
Because he only wanted to be chosen king through divine right.
When did France declare war on Prussia?
On July 19th.
What does each letter of the acronym M.A.I.N. mean?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
How many states did Italy originally have?
7 states.
What were the domestic policies implemented to favour the liberals?
Anti-Catholic policies, turning the state into a secular state, and investment in industrialization, mainly in weapons.
Why did Prussia propose an alliance to Austria against Denmark (real purpose)?
Because they wanted to weaken Austria by making them waste their troops and resources.
How did Bismarck leave out the British to weaken France? What about Russia and Italy?
He did nothing with the British, he supposed they wouldn't interfere and he was right. He left Russia out through political agreements, and he threatened Italy so they stayed neutral.
How was France's 6th revolution called?
There were only 5 revolutions, there wasn't any 6th.
Which city did Cavour give to France in exchange of troops?
He gave them Nize and Savoy.
Which alliances did Bismarck establish to contain Austria in the Austro-Prussian war and where was each of them located (cardinal points)?
Italy (South), France (West), Russia (East).
What war did the Germanic tribes fight against Austria in the German unification?
None, the Germanic tribes didn't exist anymore.
What did France demand King Wilhelm I not to do?