Revolution of Germany Flashcards
What did Prussia do to rebuild their status after 1806?
They improved their education and expanded their army.
What did Metternich do to ensure tighter censorship? “Karlsbad Decrees”
- Banned liberal newspapers
- Dismissed university professors
- Imprisoned radical leaders
Why did Prussia create the “Prussian customs union”? and what was the result
Because trade was hard, this resulted in the unification of the economy and Prussia began to be looked up to.
What did Metternich persuade the confederation into doing to prevent the monarchy from being overthrown and Germany from being unified? “Six Acts”
- Controlled university activities and the press
- Banned public meetings
- Didn’t allow power to be taken away from German princes
- Arrest people who were part of “Young Germany”
What happened in March, 1848?
51 representatives from 6 states met up to discuss the possibility of unity and on March 5th, they decided that representatives from all German states should meet. Meanwhile, in Prussia, on March 13th, Austrian troops were sent to shut down a demonstration. On the 18th, Frederick William IV finally accepted a new German Constitution. On the 21st, Frederick William appeared on the streets to show support for the revolution.
How did Napoleon affect Prussia in 1806?
Prussia suffered loss of land and had to reduce its army
What did Prussia gain from the concert of Europe?
Prussia got more land and doubled its population
What did King Frederick William IV do when he seemed to want to please his people?
He abolished censorship and released political prisoners
Did the revolutionaries get what they wanted following the February revolution in France?
Yes, in most states, because they didn’t want a full revolution (changing the rulers), they only wanted to change the system
What were the issues at the first national assembly meeting?
- Wanted to created a new constitution but no agreement was reached on what laws
- Majority wanted a monarchy, minority want a republic
- Difficulties figuring out where the Borders of Germany might lie, some wanted Austria included, other didn’t
- Couldn’t decide if Holstein and Schleswig would be Denmark’s or Germany’s
What was the Zollverein?
The Zollverein was a customs union created to get rid of restricted trade in 28 out of 39 German states. Internal tariffs were removed. As Austria was not part of this union, Prussia was the acknowledged leader
Name 2 characteristics Bismarck possesses?
- goal is to strengthen Prussia, NOT to unify Germany
- ideology known as “Realpolitik”
