The New Imperialism
What is imperialism?
The policy of extending a country's influence through diplomacy or military force.
What wars helped unify Germany under Prussia?
The Danish War (1864), Austro-Prussian War (1866), and Franco-Prussian War (1870-71).
What was the purpose of the Reign of Terror?
To eliminate enemies of the revolution and protect France from internal and external threats.
What was the significance of the spinning jenny?
It revolutionized textile production by allowing multiple threads to be spun at once.
A French public school system was established under Napoleon to train and educate government officials and military leaders.
Lycée
What were the Opium Wars, and why did they happen?
Conflicts between China and Britain over Britain's illegal opium trade in China.
The Seven years war also refers to...
The Austro-Prussian War of 1866
Who was the leader of the Reign of Terror
Maximilien Robespierre
What were the living conditions like for factory workers in industrial cities?
Overcrowded housing, poor sanitation, and long working hours.
What government did Napoleon overthrow?
The Directory
What was the Boxer Rebellion, and why did it occur?
A Chinese uprising against foreign influence and Christian missionaries.
The Treaty of Frankfurt ended with France ceding...
The Alsace-Lorraine territory to Germany
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
A pledge by the National Assembly to create a new constitution for France.
What was child labor like during the Industrial Revolution?
Many children worked long hours in dangerous conditions for low wages.
Who was involved in the Siege of Toulon
The Royalist, The French Revolutionaries, and the Allied Coalition
What were the consequences of the Boxer Rebellion?
Increased foreign intervention and the weakening of the Qing dynasty.
How many soldiers did the Austrians have when they fought against Prussia and then how many were they actually able to get into battle?
850,000 and 320,000
What political group did Robespierre lead?
The Jacobins.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect social classes?
It led to the growth of the middle class and increased disparities between rich and poor.
Why did Napoleon invade Russia, and what was the result?
He sought to punish Russia but ended up destroying his army.
When was the German Empire officially established?
1871
What did the Danish do that provoked war between themselves and Prussia?
They attempted to fully integrate Schleswig under Danish control
What was the Storming of the Bastille, and why was it important?
A symbolic act of rebellion against the monarchy on July 14, 1789.
What were some reforms that improved working conditions in industrialized nations?
Labor laws, minimum wage regulations, and child labor restrictions.
What was the Napoleonic Code
A legal system that established equality before the law and secured property