John C. Wright History – 386 Dr. Blum 11/02/2012 Exam #2 This exam is a reflection on the German state‚ and how it came to be‚ as well as a look into the actual obstacles that Bismarck had to overcome in order to join the Germanic states in to one‚ solid German nation. This will be accomplished by focusing on significant people and significant political and economic views that they held to show the differing positions in 1848 – 1849‚ and by looking at pertinent facts in the 1850s. This
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abdicated • Seen as ‘first collective action of German unity‚ but is known as a myth • Unacceptable behavior of French troops fueled nationalism The Vienna Settlement • 1814-15 – Austria and Prussian rivalry prevented unity • Metternich described as peaceful ‘dualism‚’ • Austria gained territory in Italy • Habsburg rulers in central Italian duchies (Parma‚ Modena‚ Tuscany) • Prussia gained Saxony‚ Rhineland‚ Westphalia‚ Pomerania • Rhineland Catholic‚ supported
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planned to revolt. He planned to attack Piedmont (the strongest‚ independent Italian state) through Switzerland. l Finally‚ he failed. l In 1848‚ there was Risorgimento movement. Many anti-Austrian movements were carried out. l After Metternich fell from power‚ more Italians supported the movement. l However‚ they all failed because: n 1. They had different ideas of political system so that the revolutionaries were divided into 3 groups: federalism (e.g. USA)‚ republicanism (e
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“Evaluate the impact of ONE pharaoh to the development of New Kingdom Egypt” Thutmose III Thutmose III gained the throne from his father Thutmose II‚ but was considered to be not old enough to reign and as a result Hatshepsut‚ his stepmother became the regent and eventually became came co-pharaoh with Thutmose III‚ he reigned for just under 55 years‚ reigned from 1479-1425 BC. When Hatshepsut died in 1458‚ it meant that Thutmose could step forward and take the reigns on his own; it was at this
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the Austrian Chancellor Metternich ensured that all revolutionary groups were suppressed through strict censorship and continuous espionage against their groups. This determination to use Austria’s might to keep Italy weak is demonstrated by her crushing without exemption of the 1831 uprisings in Modena and the Papal States when Austrian forces were very publicly used to destroy‚ without negotiation‚ all those who revolted along with many innocent bystanders. Metternich was determined to ensure
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SP History 117 – Final Exam Two Professor JKW May 23‚ 2013 The Demise of European Liberalism in the Nineteenth Century Word Count: 1‚692 (excludes footnotes and works cited) During the long nineteenth century‚ liberalism gained increasing support and popularity as an alternative to the political doctrines of conservatism‚ socialism‚ and communism. European liberals subscribed to diverse political ideologies and methods of governance; however‚ they all shared common threads
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lived reign occurred just prior to the reign of Khafre. Originally it is believed that the Sphinx was painted and was quite colorful. Since then‚ the nose and beard have been broken away from . In between the paws of the Sphinx is a stela‚ now called the "Dream Stela" which is a stone slab placed vertically and inscribed with a story. The 18th Dynasty story tells of the time Taha 2 Thutmosis IV fell asleep under the Sphinx which was covered to the neck in sand. Thutmosis had a dream
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and “restoration” that would serve to mediate conflict between the Great Powers. This relatively peaceful period that remained for the rest of the first half of the century became known as the Age of Metternich. There were replicated ideas of Napoleon that continued to sound through the Age of Metternich. Wherever the French army went‚ they also brought French management‚ culture and model. Napoleon was vanquished and the original‚ monarchical governments returned to power‚ but the seeds of revolution
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Pharaoh: Amenhotep III Building Program: He began his building program very early in his reign. The Temple of Amen at Luxor; The colonnade and forecourt of this temple has been acclaimed by art historians as being the most impressive achievement of Egyptians temple architecture. The third Pylons at Karnak He demolished the shrines and monuments of earlier pharaohs‚ including some of his father’s‚ and used the rubble to fill his new pylon. This carried a lengthy inscription praising himself
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The two treaties of Versailles and Vienna were both established to promote an enduring peace all through Europe. This mindset‚ achieved through the devastating wars that just occurred‚ urged European powers to create dependable frameworks for peace‚ specifically the Concert of Europe and the League of Nations; however‚ these groups experienced varying success levels. The Concert’s eagerness to obliterate any resistance through a legal use of military power kept any real clash from coming to fruition;
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