1810s Flashcards
Festival which was held in Munich for the first time
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from late September to the first weekend in October.
War that pitted the United States against the United Kingdom
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire.
Country whose war of independence was sparked by a priest named Miguel Hidalgo
Mexico
Miguel Hidalgo is known for his role in the Mexican War of Independence.
Author of ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Jane Austen
Jane Austen is a renowned English novelist known for her works exploring themes of love and social standing.
City that marked the easternmost point of Napoleon’s conquests in 1812
Moscow
Moscow was a key target during Napoleon’s disastrous invasion of Russia.
Mediterranean island to which Napoleon was exiled (before escaping)
Elba
Elba is known as the first island of Napoleon’s exile after his abdication in 1814.
Battle in Belgium that finally sealed Napoleon’s downfall in 1815
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
The leading British general at the Battle of Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington played a crucial role in defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
Gathering of diplomats that redrew the borders of many European countries after the defeat of Napoleon
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore stability and order in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
State which the U.S. acquired from Spain
Florida
Florida was acquired by the United States through the Adams-Onís Treaty in 1819.
Author of ‘Ivanhoe’ and ‘Rob Roy’
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist and poet.
African kingdom that began a period of conquest under its new leader, Shaka
Zulu Kingdom
Shaka Zulu is credited with transforming the Zulu Kingdom into a formidable military power.
Creative way of drawing congressional district boundaries which was invented by Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry
Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering involves manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party.
English anti-technology group that destroyed textile machinery
The Luddites
The Luddites were a group of English workers who protested against industrialization in the early 19th century.
What 1816 was known as, due to the climate-altering eruption of Mount Tambora
The Year Without a Summer
This year was marked by significant climate anomalies and crop failures in the Northern Hemisphere.
German brothers who published their first collection of fairy tales
The Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm are famous for their collections of folk and fairy tales.
Famous novel written by Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
‘Frankenstein’ is often considered one of the first science fiction novels.
Viennese dance in 3/4 time that was introduced in England, although some people considered it to be indecent
Waltz
The waltz became popular in the early 19th century and is characterized by its rhythm and graceful movements.
Island chain which was united under the rule of Kamehameha the Great
Hawaii
Kamehameha the Great is known for unifying the Hawaiian Islands in the early 19th century.
What Baron Karl von Drais invented, although at the time it didn’t have pedals, and was called a velocipede
Bicycle
The velocipede is considered a precursor to the modern bicycle.
