Contextualizing 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments - AP European History
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Who wrote 'Das Kapital', critiquing the capitalist system?
Who wrote 'Das Kapital', critiquing the capitalist system?
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Karl Marx. Analyzed capitalism's contradictions and predicted its eventual collapse.
Karl Marx. Analyzed capitalism's contradictions and predicted its eventual collapse.
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Identify the 19th-century French leader who established the Second Empire.
Identify the 19th-century French leader who established the Second Empire.
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Napoleon III. Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France as authoritarian emperor 1852-1870.
Napoleon III. Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France as authoritarian emperor 1852-1870.
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What was the main outcome of the Congress of Berlin (1878)?
What was the main outcome of the Congress of Berlin (1878)?
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Reorganization of Balkan territories. Reduced Russian influence and created new independent Balkan states.
Reorganization of Balkan territories. Reduced Russian influence and created new independent Balkan states.
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Which movement aimed to end slavery in the 19th century?
Which movement aimed to end slavery in the 19th century?
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Abolitionism. Moral and political campaign against human bondage and forced labor.
Abolitionism. Moral and political campaign against human bondage and forced labor.
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What ideology is characterized by the belief in class struggle?
What ideology is characterized by the belief in class struggle?
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Marxism. Theory that history progresses through conflicts between social classes.
Marxism. Theory that history progresses through conflicts between social classes.
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Identify the 19th-century conflict fought over control of the Crimean Peninsula.
Identify the 19th-century conflict fought over control of the Crimean Peninsula.
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Crimean War. Exposed Ottoman weakness and shifted European balance toward Russia.
Crimean War. Exposed Ottoman weakness and shifted European balance toward Russia.
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Who wrote 'Das Kapital', critiquing the capitalist system?
Who wrote 'Das Kapital', critiquing the capitalist system?
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Karl Marx. Analyzed capitalism's contradictions and predicted its eventual collapse.
Karl Marx. Analyzed capitalism's contradictions and predicted its eventual collapse.
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Which 19th-century economic theory promotes free-market principles?
Which 19th-century economic theory promotes free-market principles?
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Classical economics. Smith and Ricardo advocated minimal government intervention in markets.
Classical economics. Smith and Ricardo advocated minimal government intervention in markets.
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Name the 19th-century campaign to improve conditions for workers.
Name the 19th-century campaign to improve conditions for workers.
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Labor movement. Organized workers to demand better wages, hours, and working conditions.
Labor movement. Organized workers to demand better wages, hours, and working conditions.
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Identify the 19th-century policy of protecting domestic industries through tariffs.
Identify the 19th-century policy of protecting domestic industries through tariffs.
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Protectionism. High import duties shielded national industries from foreign competition.
Protectionism. High import duties shielded national industries from foreign competition.
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Which 19th-century ideology advocated for a classless society?
Which 19th-century ideology advocated for a classless society?
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Communism. Envisioned society without private property or social class divisions.
Communism. Envisioned society without private property or social class divisions.
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What was the primary aim of the feminist movement in the 19th century?
What was the primary aim of the feminist movement in the 19th century?
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Women's suffrage and rights. Campaigned for legal equality and political participation for women.
Women's suffrage and rights. Campaigned for legal equality and political participation for women.
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What term describes the 19th-century belief in the superiority of one's own nation?
What term describes the 19th-century belief in the superiority of one's own nation?
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Chauvinism. Extreme patriotism often accompanied by hostility toward other nations.
Chauvinism. Extreme patriotism often accompanied by hostility toward other nations.
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Who was the 19th-century philosopher that influenced communism with his ideas?
Who was the 19th-century philosopher that influenced communism with his ideas?
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Karl Marx. Developed historical materialism and critique of capitalist economic systems.
Karl Marx. Developed historical materialism and critique of capitalist economic systems.
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Which 19th-century agreement divided Africa among European powers?
Which 19th-century agreement divided Africa among European powers?
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Berlin Conference. 1884-1885 meeting established rules for European colonization of Africa.
Berlin Conference. 1884-1885 meeting established rules for European colonization of Africa.
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What was the primary cause of the Irish Potato Famine in the 19th century?
What was the primary cause of the Irish Potato Famine in the 19th century?
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Potato blight. Fungal disease destroyed potato crops, causing mass starvation and emigration.
Potato blight. Fungal disease destroyed potato crops, causing mass starvation and emigration.
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Identify the 19th-century cultural movement focused on nature and emotion.
Identify the 19th-century cultural movement focused on nature and emotion.
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Romanticism. Emphasized individual expression, natural beauty, and emotional authenticity.
Romanticism. Emphasized individual expression, natural beauty, and emotional authenticity.
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What ideology emphasizes the importance of tradition and social stability?
What ideology emphasizes the importance of tradition and social stability?
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Conservatism. Prioritizes established institutions and gradual change over radical reform.
Conservatism. Prioritizes established institutions and gradual change over radical reform.
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Identify the 19th-century movement advocating for workers' rights and social equality.
Identify the 19th-century movement advocating for workers' rights and social equality.
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Socialism. Emerged from industrial working class struggles and economic inequality.
Socialism. Emerged from industrial working class struggles and economic inequality.
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Which 19th-century ideology sought to unify people with common cultural traits?
Which 19th-century ideology sought to unify people with common cultural traits?
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Nationalism. Promoted shared language, history, and culture as basis for political unity.
Nationalism. Promoted shared language, history, and culture as basis for political unity.
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What term describes the belief in minimal government interference in the economy?
What term describes the belief in minimal government interference in the economy?
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Laissez-faire. Adam Smith's principle allowing market forces to operate without regulation.
Laissez-faire. Adam Smith's principle allowing market forces to operate without regulation.
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Name the 19th-century political doctrine that opposed revolutionary change.
Name the 19th-century political doctrine that opposed revolutionary change.
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Conservatism. Favored monarchy, church, and aristocracy against liberal and radical ideas.
Conservatism. Favored monarchy, church, and aristocracy against liberal and radical ideas.
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Which 19th-century movement focused on individual rights and freedoms?
Which 19th-century movement focused on individual rights and freedoms?
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Liberalism. Championed constitutional government, civil liberties, and economic freedom.
Liberalism. Championed constitutional government, civil liberties, and economic freedom.
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What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)?
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)?
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Restore balance of power in Europe. Prevented any single power from dominating Europe after Napoleon's defeat.
Restore balance of power in Europe. Prevented any single power from dominating Europe after Napoleon's defeat.
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Who was a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement?
Who was a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi. Led military campaigns that unified southern Italy under Sardinia-Piedmont.
Giuseppe Garibaldi. Led military campaigns that unified southern Italy under Sardinia-Piedmont.
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Identify the 19th-century war that led to the unification of Germany.
Identify the 19th-century war that led to the unification of Germany.
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Franco-Prussian War. Prussian victory created conditions for German states to unite under Prussia.
Franco-Prussian War. Prussian victory created conditions for German states to unite under Prussia.
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What ideology is characterized by the belief in class struggle?
What ideology is characterized by the belief in class struggle?
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Marxism. Theory that history progresses through conflicts between social classes.
Marxism. Theory that history progresses through conflicts between social classes.
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Which document, published in 1848, called for the overthrow of capitalist societies?
Which document, published in 1848, called for the overthrow of capitalist societies?
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The Communist Manifesto. Marx and Engels outlined revolutionary program for working class revolution.
The Communist Manifesto. Marx and Engels outlined revolutionary program for working class revolution.
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Identify the 19th-century conflict fought over control of the Crimean Peninsula.
Identify the 19th-century conflict fought over control of the Crimean Peninsula.
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Crimean War. Exposed Ottoman weakness and shifted European balance toward Russia.
Crimean War. Exposed Ottoman weakness and shifted European balance toward Russia.
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What term describes the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization?
What term describes the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization?
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Imperialism. European powers competed for overseas territories and economic dominance.
Imperialism. European powers competed for overseas territories and economic dominance.
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