Ism's Flashcards
What were the goals of Congress of Vienna?
Conservative ideas, going back to “oldways” in government
What forces did those in attendance believe were dangerous and needed to be stamped out?
Liberalism/nationalism were seen as causes of French Revolution/general chaos
In what locations did the conservative states of Europe “look the other way” when nationalistic revolts broke out? Why?
Belgium, Serbia, Greece
Ottoman Empire: all nations wanted land so they allowed the Ottomans to decrease in power.
What beliefs/goals were important for 19th century liberals?
Constitutions, Republican Government, protection of basic rights, lassiez-faire
What values did conservatives hold dear?
Monarchy (divine rights), established religion, surpressing radical ideas, very gradual change
Why did the revolutions (1830, 1848) occur in France?
Angry radicals protested absolutist Charles X
What did Metternich mean when he said “when France sneezes, Europe catches cold”?
Revolutions in France triggered other ideas of change and uprisings soon after.
Why did the Crimean War break out?
France, Britain and Sardinia worried about Russian expansion.
Who fought against whom in the Crimean War?
France Britain Sardinia Ottoman Empire
vs.
Russia
Name four results of the Crimean War.
- Austria and Russia devolped a rivalry (Austria did not return the favor to Russia for crushing their rebellions)
- Napolean III gains prestige
- Sardinia gets France’s attention & signs secret alliance
- All European powers pledge to protect Ottomans (not Russia)
What was the Frankfurt Assembly, and what did they offer to Frederick William IV in 1848? What was his response? Why did he respond in that way?
Assembly of German states offered him a German crown. He denied it becuase he didn’t want a crown from “the gutter” (the people)
Who led German unification? Why did he support it?
Otto Von Bismark: Wanted to further empower the Hohenzollerns through gaining territory
What did he do in order to achieve unification? In other words, what was his strategy?
Blood and iron: strategic warfare would be the only effective path (vs. debate/politics)
What does realpolitik mean? How do you know that both Bismarck and Cavour are supporters of this political philosophy?
Undivided commitment to a certain goal; Bismark and Cavour both stood firm in their beliefs and often disregarded morals to achieve the ultimate unification of Germany and Italy.
Who was crowned the first “Kaiser” of Germany? Where? Why is this significant?
Wilhelm I; At Versailled; To humiliate the French and prove that they’re no longer the best.