French Revolution part 1
French Revolution part 2
Unification
Revolts in Europe
Misc Questions
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What were two of the reasons the French people revolted against their government?
Social inequality, political instability, economic irresponsibility
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Where did Napoleon die?
Napoleon died on the island of St.Helena.
100
What man was responsible for leading the movement to unite Italy?
Cavour
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What man was responsible for uniting Germany?
Otto von Bismarck
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What was the Monroe Doctrine?
A policy between America and Europe that declared America would stay out of the affairs of Europe if Europe would stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
200
What was the month, day and year the French Revolution started?
July 14, 1789
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What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
The Third Estate said they wouldn't leave until a new constitution was written that gave them more rights.
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Which Italian kingdom led the movement to unite Italy?
Kingdom of Sardinia
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What were 2 of the goals of the Congress of Vienna?
The goals were to re-establish political stability in Europe, to restore the rightful rulers to the throne, to maintain the balance of power, and to respond to revolutionary ideas before it caused chaos.
200
What started the colonization of Africa?
They desire to establish trade routes in Africa.
300
What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the French Revolution?
He worked with the peasants and against the king.
300
What were 2 of Napoleon's accomplishments while leader of France?
He created the Napoleonic Code, he started public education, he standardized the currency, he made peace with the pope, and he made peace with countries France had been at war with.
300
In what year did Italy unite as a country?
1871
300
What was the first big event following Napoleon's death and when did this take place (years)?
The Crimean War, 1854-1856
300
What was stressed in a socialistic society?
the gap between the rich and the poor
400
What happened to King Louis XVI of France and why?
He was beheaded for treason.
400
What was Napoleon's greatest threat as the leader of France?
His biggest problem was Great Britain.
400
Who was the first King of Italy?
Victor Immanuel II
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What did the Dual Monarchy refer to?
Austria and Hungary
400
What was one result of the many revolts in 1848?
A sense of nationalism (pride in your country).
500
What kind of government did France overthrow originally and what kind of government did they end with (after the Revolution)?
They started with a monarchy (King Louis XVI) and ended with a emperor (Napoleon).
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Who became King of France after Napoleon died?
Napoleon III
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What was(is) the capital of Italy?
Rome
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How did Czar Nicholas I deal with the domestic problems of Russia?
He suppressed them with violence.
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What was the cause of the Franco-Prussian War?
the threat of a Hohenzollern ruling Spain which meant France would be surrounded by potential enemies
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