This conflict focused on the nationalism that a majority of people wanted; as a result‚ the negotiation of the Compromise of 1867 created Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary. This dual monarchy was a way to cope with the nationalism in the empire by establishing Hungary’s own constitution‚ legislature‚ capital‚ and bureaucracy. This creation was a solution to still keep the empire intact and orderly while still
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Italy) to lead a free Italy. Sardinia’s prime minister‚ Count Camillo Benso di Cavour had unification goals that were realistic and attainable. Cavour realized that Sardinia could not drive Austria out of Italy without the help of a powerful ally. Cavour secretly gained the support of Napoleon III and goaded Austria into attacking Sardinia. Worried about criticism from his own people‚ Napoleon III backed out‚ and Cavour gained little land from the Austrian-Sardinian squabbles. Understanding Cavour’s
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England B. Germany‚ Russia‚ Austria C. Germany‚ Austria‚ Prussia D. Serbia‚ Greece‚ Bulgaria Answer: B. Germany‚ Russia‚ Austria 2. What was key to Bismarck’s plan to maintain Germany’s power prior to WWI? A. Invade to surrounding countries B. Defeat Britain in naval combat C. Aid the Ottoman Empire through military force D. Maintain peace throughout Europe‚ namely between Austria and Russia. Answer: D. Maintain peace throughout Europe‚ namely between Austria and Russia. 3. On August
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Years’ War essentially made up of two struggles. One of the two struggles was centered on the naval and colonial conflict between Britain and its enemies‚ France and Spain; the second‚ on the conflict between Frederick II (the Great) of Prussia and his opponents: Austria‚ France‚ Russia‚ and Sweden. The naval and colonial war proved a great achievement for Britain‚ a reflection of the strength of the British navy–itself the product of the wealth of Britain’s expanding colonial economy and the strength
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What is "The German Question"? What is "The German Question"? This is a question that has been posed by many analysts over the years‚ each having their own views on what fulfills this question. However‚ each agrees that it is a question of high complexity. According to Constantin Frantz‚ "The German Question is the most obscure‚ most involved and most comprehensive problem in the whole of modern history". What makes Germanys ’ question so difficult to pinpoint is the fact that for all of its existence
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The Age of Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte was a very influential character in the history of France. When Napoleon rose to power‚ many reforms were made regarding the social system‚ economics‚ education‚ and political aspects. For some‚ the reforms made under his rule were for the better of the people‚ but others viewed the reforms as negative changes. Nonetheless‚ Napoleon will always be thought of as a powerful figure in the French Revolution. A leader from the beginning‚ Napoleon was sent to France
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Nationalism: loyal to your country Political ideologies Conservatism- does not want change Liberalism- wants change Moderates- wants some changes Congress of Vienna Metternich: Foreign minister of Austria. He distrusted the democratic ideals of the French Revolution. Metternich wanted to keep things as they were. He had three goals for the congress of Vienna. 1. He wanted to prevent future French aggression by surrounding it with strong countries. 2 restore a balance of power. 3 restore
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that the monarch was given the power to rule by god. This means that only god was above the ruler. This belief would cause the citizens to follow the monarch’s wishes. During this period of time‚ absolute monarchies were set up in France‚ Spain‚ Prussia‚ Austria‚ Russia‚ and England. The monarchs of these nations had there own methods for ruling their Nation‚ but they shared many ideologies and practices that are common in an absolutist Government. One common trait of an absolutist government is a
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James Monroe & Postwar Nationalism James Monroe and Postwar Nationalism I. Economic Nationalism A. Democratic – Republicans: 1. gained control of government by 1815: a. considered problems from viewpoint of “national” interest b. adopted Federalist ideas on national problems B. Second National Bank: 1. charter of first bank expired in 1811 2. 1816 – Congress charters second Bank of the United States a. Democratic – Republicans supported bank in national interest C. Protective Tariff
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Wellington from Britain and General Blücher from Prussia. The French defeat at Waterloo drew to a close 23 years of war beginning with the French Revolutionary wars in 1792 and continuing with the Napoleonic Wars from 1803. There was a brief eleven-month respite when Napoleon was forced to abdicate‚ exiled to the island of Elba. However‚ the unpopularity of Louis XVIII and the economic and social instability of France motivated him to return to Paris in March 1815. The Allies soon declared war once again
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