Nationalism in the 1800s The 1800s were an age of revolution for most parts of the world. To open the 1800s Napoleon conquers Italy‚ U.S negotiates Louisiana Purchase from France‚ and Haiti declares independence from France. Although‚ a big revolutionary change was the idea and rise of nationalism. According to dictionary.com‚ nationalism is marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries. Nationalism came into effect after the hard years of the 1840s‚ the 1850s and 1860s followed by good
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together the continental nations by a sense of moral values to create a balance of power Leader of Austria was against democracy- believed they were dangerous and unpredictable; wanted to preserve the power of the monarchs Other representatives= Prussia‚ France‚ Britain‚ Russia Issues- Germany= composed of several small‚ futile states and kingdoms that couldn’t protect themselves; when Germanic peoples were weak and divided it tempted its neighbors such as France to expand However Germany was
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small and independent political units ruled by small absolute princes. Prussia‚ in eastern Germany‚ with Berlin its capital city‚ was one of these many countries. The Prussian militarism started with Friedrich Wilhelm I‚ "The soldier king" of Prussia (1713-1740)‚ then a small kingdom around Berlin‚ and developed for over 200 years‚ making Prussia one of the most militarist countries in history‚ "A military that has a state". Prussia was an efficient and strictly disciplined military-oriented state‚
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hindered by no one else within the country they rule. The 17th and 18th centuries was period in which nobles once held power and influence over government was diminished to the precipice of oblivion. King Louis XIV in France‚ the Hohenzollerns of Prussia‚ and Peter the Great of Russia all sought complete control of their territories. Although their economic statuses remained‚ the power of the European nobles had weakened. After the Sun King stated‚ “I am the state‚” the people of France
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St. Judith/Jutta St. Judith of Kulmsee‚ also known as St. Judith of Prussia‚ was born circa 1200 in Thuringia (central Germany). She died on May 12‚ 1260 at Kulmsee in the Monastic State of the Teutonic Order. Judith imitated the life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary‚ who was the Duchess of Thuringia during her youth. Not much is known about her youth‚ but it is known that Judith was married at the age of 15 to a nobleman and bore his children. She raised her children in a contemplative and mystical
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France the boundaries it possessed in 1792 c. Metternich‚ Talleyward and Castlereagh believed that a balance of power in Europe would prevent future aggression by France and other countries i. Low Countries were united under the Dutch monarchy ii. Prussia received territory on the Rhine- France’s eastern border iii. Polish kingdom created d. France lost very little territory and had to pay only 700 million Francs in reparations e. Quadruple Alliance agreed to meet occasionally and discuss interests
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Imperialism: 1 countries domination of the political‚ economic‚ and social life of another country. Forms: colony(control everything) protectorate(had its own gov but policies guided by a foreign power) sphere of influence(economic only). Needed raw materials + desire for new markets. Acquire lands often thru military measures. Nationalism: pride in 1’s own nation. Desire for independence‚ self-rule‚ + restoration of their customs and traditions. Helped stir revolts. Bcame 1 of the most pwrful
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Nationalism Webquest Directions: Go to the website below and answer the questions that follow: http://www.beyondbooks.com/eur12/2.asp 1. According to the website‚ what is Nationalism? Nationalism is loyalty to the idea of the state rather than to the community. 2. What is the difference between Nationalism and Patriotism? Patriotism is a love of one’s country that inspires one to serve for the benefit of its citizens. Nationalism is also a love of one’s country‚ but with the belief
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Article 160 in Source A explained that the German Army could not exceed one hundred thousand men and those men should only be in their territory. With this in place‚ Germany would have felt vulnerable and powerless since they would never be able to defend their country with such a low number of soldiers. Hence‚ this would make Germany determined to fight back and want to go to war. Article 231 in Source A states that Germany was the sole reason for causing the war and therefore they should pay for
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France and 1871 • France declared war on Prussia on 10th of July in 1870 following “Ems Dispatch “after declaration of the status of the second French empire ➢ Otto von Bismarck manipulated the telegram by Wilhelm 1 that is sent to France and published to the public. ➢ In respect of France‚ the manipulated telegram sound as if the king mistreated them. ➢ 6 days later‚ France declared war of Prussia. • Then from August to September‚ French forces had lost continuously
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