HIS 102 Exam 1 Fall 2022 Flashcards
From September 1814-June 1815 an important set of meetings took place in Europe–what were they called?
The Congress of Vienna
Who was the leader of the Congress of Vienna?
Klemens von Metternich of Austria
What were the main goals of the Congress of Vienna?
- To return Europe to the way it was before Napoleon (restore borders, monarchs)
- To maintain a balance of power in Europe
- To maintain a Conservative Order
The period in Europe between 1815 and 1848 has been called…
The Age of Metternich
What important period of change happened between 1760-1820?
The Industrial Revolution
What is a short definition of Industrial Revolution?
- A period where new forms of energy were controlled and used
- which allowed the use of machines to increase productivity in the manufacture of goods.
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin and why there?
England–
- No wars on its territory
- lots of natural resources
- plenty of access to water
How does industrialization lead to militarization?
Mass production ⇒ Need for resources ⇒ National expansion to get those resources ⇒ Militarization to conquer and control new territories
What raw materials were needed to “power” the Industrial Revolution?
oil and coal
What new form of transportation was important during the industrial revolution?
Railroad
Can you name 4 important ideologies of the 19th century?
- Liberalism
- Socialism
- Romanticism
- Nationalism
Which ideology led Europe on the path to World War I?
German Nationalism
What is the primary goal of Liberalism?
To protect personal freedoms–especially the right to property.
What is a drawback of Liberalism?
The rights of owners are protected but not the rights of the workers.
What did Liberalism hope to achieve in government?
Constitutionalism and rule of law important as well of freedom of the press, religion, and speech.
But did not fully guarantee representation of the common person.
What is a primary goal of Socialism?
Government will make laws to protect workers.
What is a drawback of Socialism?
Government may take control of all aspects of society and become oppressive.
What writer and book is considered important to Socialism?
Karl Marx–Communist Manifesto (1848)
What do the socialists mean by class conflict?
The workers must fight against the owners of the means of production.
What are some of the characteristics of Communism?
- Workers control the means of production
- classless society
- ideology is more important than the individual
- all opposition must be eliminated
What important event in the 20th century was based on Communism?
Marxist-Leninist revolution in Russia 1917.
What ideology is John Stuart Mill tied to?
Liberalism
What were some of the important ideas of John Stuart Mill?
- wrote On Liberty
- Constitutionalism–rule of law, due process, constitutional limits on executive power and the power of the people
- concerned about the dangers of too much liberty
- believed democracy threatened liberty
What was an important idea that both Locke and Rousseau believed in?
The social contract–people agree to abide by the rule of the majority.
Which ideology believes the following: “The heart has reasons the head cannot understand.”
Romanticism
What is the chief goal of Romanticism?
- It is a reaction against the rationality and reasoning of the Enlightenment
- believes truth derives from the heart/feelings/creativity/imagination.
What is the chief drawback of Romanticism?
Irrationality can take over–beliefs may be taken to be sacred without being questioned or reasoned out.
What other ism does Romanticism influence?
Nationalism