18 Century Flashcards
“Germany is a satisfied power”
The German people are satisfied they do not want colonies in Africa and they want to avoid war at all costs.
What is “dropping the pilot” what were the after affects?
Wilhelm 2nd dismissed bismark. He did not renew the secret treaties with Austria and Russia. Joined the race for African colonies. Began to build his navy.
“I cannot accept a crown from the gutter”
Frankfort assembly (Germany) liberal nationalists- mostly business men agreed to form an assembly to unify Germany. Offered a crown for Lesser Germany (southern Germany) he replied. I can not accept a crown from the gutters. (Frederick Wilhelm IV)
2nd Reich
The new unified Germany
2nd Republic
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte came to rule and began the 2nd republic
7 weeks war
Bismark-Austria and Prussia defeat Austria to help unify Germany “pore water into Wilhelm’s wine” wanted to wipe out Austria but bismark said no I might need them later
Bloody June days
France- workers take to the streets
National Assembly closes national workshops
CLASS WARFARE IN THE STREETS
Crushed by the military- GENERAL CAVAIGNAC
National Assembly= new constitution
Universal male suffrage- elect parliament and president(Napoleon 3rd)