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He lead the Reformation of Switzerland based on literal Scripture reading.
Who is Ulrich Zwingli
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1848
What is the Liberal Revolutions
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1870-71, war between France and Prussia; seen as German victory; seen as a struggle of Darwinism; led to Prussia being the most powerful European nation. Instigated by Bismarck; France seen as the aggressor.
What is the Franco-Prussian War
100
Northern Ireland
What is the Protestant part of Ireland that is part of the U.K.
100
Junkers
What is Prussian Nobility
200
He overthrew the Second Republic and became emperor with liberal reforms until the Third Republic in 1870
Who is Napoleon III
200
When Italy Unified.
What is 1861
200
The throwing of Catholic officials from a castle window in Bohemia. Started the Thirty Years' War
What is the Defenestration of Prague
200
Took 50% of the French Economy to build
What is Versailles
200
(1806-12)French economic plan to cripple Britain. Russia's refusal to conform led to the Russian campaign.
What is the Continental System
300
A German philosopher who praised irrationality and criticized scientists, late 1800s Known for "God is Dead"
Who is Friedrich Nietzsche
300
1799-1815
What is Napoleon's Reign
300
Conflict caused by the rival claims for the dominions of the Habsburg family. Before the death of Charles VI, Holy Roman emperor and archduke of Austria, many of the European powers had guaranteed that Charles's daughter Maria Theresa would succeed him.
What is the War of Austrian Succession
300
Reichstag
What is the German Parliament Building. The burning allowed Hitler to gain power.
300
Established and led by Robespierre, fixed bread prices and nationalized some businesses. Basically secret police and also controlled the war effort. Instigated the Reign of Terror.
What is the Committee of Public Safety
400
The ruler of Prussia 1740-1786; supported arts and education, reformed justice system, reforms strengthened and streamlined Prussian state; enlightened absolutist
Who is Frederick The Great (Frederick II)
400
When the Peace of Westphalia occurred.
What is 1648
400
1598 - Granted the Huguenots liberty of conscience and worship in France
What is the Edict of Nantes
400
1916- German assault on the French fortress- turned into a battle of attrition, France won
What is Verdun
400
Minimal governmental interference in the economic affairs. Adam Smith and Francois Quesnay.
What is the Laissez-faire Capitalism
500
Enlightenment; French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; promoted democracy and personal freedom under the law; men can be molded under education
Who is Rousseau
500
1914
What is the Assassination of Francis Ferdinand
500
On the Black Sea; the Big Three met in February 1945 in southern Russia; it was agreed that Germany would be divided into zones of occupation and would pay heavy reparations to the soviet Union in the form of agricultural and industrial goods;
What is the Yalta Conference
500
Sudetenland
What is when Hitler wanted German speaking people in West Czech; this would be given to Germany.
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"Peace, Land, Bread"
What is Lenin’s slogan in the Revolution. Peace from the war; Land for the peasants; Food for all.