Nationalism Flashcards
Why were there revolutions in Europe in the 1830s and 40s?
Conservative way was dominating and forces of liberalism and nationalism grow
What is liberalism?
When people are as free as possible from the government
What is a republic?
Where ppl elect their leaders
What did the Frankfurt Assembly want to create?
New constitution
Austria and the Italian States wanted what?
Liberal reforms/constitutions
Why were the revolutions of 1840s not successful?
Liberals were divided between radical and more radical and many nations were fighting for freedom, yet they did not join forces
What is realpolitik and who believed in it?
Politics based on reality, what people need against the constitution
Otto Von Bismarck
Who was Otto Von Bismarck?
Prime minister of Prussia, united German States
Who were the Spanish and Portuguese officials temporarily living in Latin America for economic gain?
Peninsulares
What were the results of the Revolutions in Latin America?
Success! Mexico=republic and Haiti= 1st independent state
What is ministerial responsibility?
Prime minister is responsible by legislative body, not monarch
Who was a part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Who was a part of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, Britain
