Unit XI pre world war I Flashcards
Who embodies conservatism the most?
Metternich
What did Metternich believe was the threat to conservatism?
NATIONALISM
Was Germany and Austria multiethical?
yes
Is multiethical nationalism dangerous?
yes
What did the Carl S Bad diet do?
Issued decrees to crack down on nationalism and liberalism; spied classrooms and professors, restricted press.
What did the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire cause?
the bund, the German Confederation, and the influence of Austria over Germany.
What family was ruling Austria?
Hohenzolleran
Was Prussia conservative or liberal?
conservative
What party was in control of Britain?
tories- conservatives
What were the corn laws?
grain tariffs
Who benefits from the corn laws?
the wealthy landowners
Why are the liberals upset about the corn laws?
they have no power
Why were the corn laws repealed?
the irish potato famine
What did the 6th acts do?
Repress freedoms- no freedom of speech, more police rights, more punishment; try to stop these mobs
Were the larger europeon states conservative or liberal?
liberal
Who is in leadership of Russia? Was he conservative or liberal.
Tsar Alexander- conservative, reactionary, suppressed liberalism
Who took over after Tsar Alexander?
Nicolas, his brother
Who staged a revolt in Russia?
Decemberists
What did the Decemberists want? And what class were they?
an end to serfdom, ? nicolas, upper class
Who was the most reactionary?
Tsar Nicolas
Who were the two russian groups?
sloavolphilies, and the westernizers