KEY QUESTIONS finnish National Awakening Flashcards
1
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What was finlands national awakening why did it happen ?
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- Cultural revival occurred in the late 19tg due to increased nationalism and reaction to Russian oppression
- aimed to strengthen Finnish identity and autonomy
2
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What was the language dispute in Finland in the 1800s
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- Tension between Finnish and Swedish speakers; debates over education and government language
-Fennomen sought to elevate Finnish, while svecoman defended Swedish heritage
3
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What role did RUNEBERG play in finlands development
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-Runeberg: poet who wrote many Finnish classics and helped its national identity gain consciousness, helped make national song and wrote famous poem Vänrikki Stoolin Tarinat
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What role did Lönnrot play in finlands development
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Compiled the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic which helped promote national pride and culture
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What role did SNELLMAN play in Finlands development
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Philosopher and statesman advocated for Finnish language and identity influencing national policy
