11.3 Division and Democracy in France Flashcards
What shaped France?
Economic Growth, democratic reforms and the fierce nationalisms expressed Clemence
nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte set up Second Empire in France; Wanted to end poverty; Did not Bring France Glory or an empire; People expected more from him because of his name
Napoleon III
What was the Second Empire Like?
A constitutional monarchy
How did Napoleon 3 stay in power?
He had officials “manage” his election
What did Napoleon censor?
Newspaper and Debate
What did Napoleon issue that lifted some censorship and extended democratic rights?
A constitution in 1860s
How did Napoleon encourage industrialization?
By building railroads
a canal linking the Red Sea and Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, which also links Europe to Asia and East Africa; Made by French entrepreneur Ferdinand de Leiseps
Suez Canal
How did Napoleon help Poverty?
Legalized labor unions, extended public education to girls and created small public health program
What did Napoleon do in hope to gain Mexico?
Sent Maximilian to control it with troops
What did the Mexicans do?
revolted and killed Max
What lands did Napoleon Gained from Austria?
Nice and Savoy
a temporary government
provisional
What created the Third Republic?
Napoleon III being captured and the Second Empire being over
How did France make peace with Prussia? (Germany)
Surrendered Alsace and Lorraine and Paid a sum to Germany
Broke out in 1871; Goal was to save the Republic from royalists
The Paris Commune