National Unification and Diplomatic Tensions - AP European History
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What was the primary goal of the League of Three Emperors?
What was the primary goal of the League of Three Emperors?
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Maintain conservative order in Europe. Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia against liberalism.
Maintain conservative order in Europe. Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia against liberalism.
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Which 1866 war helped unify northern German states under Prussian rule?
Which 1866 war helped unify northern German states under Prussian rule?
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Austro-Prussian War. Excluded Austria from German affairs and created North German Confederation.
Austro-Prussian War. Excluded Austria from German affairs and created North German Confederation.
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Identify the city where the German Empire was proclaimed in 1871.
Identify the city where the German Empire was proclaimed in 1871.
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Versailles. Symbolic location in French palace for German Empire proclamation.
Versailles. Symbolic location in French palace for German Empire proclamation.
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What political ideology was a driving force behind 19th-century European unifications?
What political ideology was a driving force behind 19th-century European unifications?
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Nationalism. Belief that nations should form independent, unified states.
Nationalism. Belief that nations should form independent, unified states.
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What was the primary diplomatic strategy used by Bismarck to isolate France?
What was the primary diplomatic strategy used by Bismarck to isolate France?
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Alliance System. Created network of treaties to prevent French revenge coalition.
Alliance System. Created network of treaties to prevent French revenge coalition.
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In what year was the Austro-Hungarian Compromise signed?
In what year was the Austro-Hungarian Compromise signed?
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- Created dual monarchy giving Hungary equal status with Austria.
- Created dual monarchy giving Hungary equal status with Austria.
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What region did Italy gain from Austria in 1866?
What region did Italy gain from Austria in 1866?
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Venetia. Acquired as reward for supporting Prussia against Austria.
Venetia. Acquired as reward for supporting Prussia against Austria.
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Identify the city where the German Empire was proclaimed in 1871.
Identify the city where the German Empire was proclaimed in 1871.
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Versailles. Symbolic location in French palace for German Empire proclamation.
Versailles. Symbolic location in French palace for German Empire proclamation.
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What is the term for the political movement aiming for a unified Italy?
What is the term for the political movement aiming for a unified Italy?
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Risorgimento. Italian national revival movement meaning 'resurgence' or 'rising again'.
Risorgimento. Italian national revival movement meaning 'resurgence' or 'rising again'.
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Who was the king of Italy at the time of unification?
Who was the king of Italy at the time of unification?
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Victor Emmanuel II. Piedmontese king who became first ruler of unified Italy.
Victor Emmanuel II. Piedmontese king who became first ruler of unified Italy.
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What region did Italy gain from Austria in 1866?
What region did Italy gain from Austria in 1866?
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Venetia. Acquired as reward for supporting Prussia against Austria.
Venetia. Acquired as reward for supporting Prussia against Austria.
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What was the main goal of the Second Schleswig War?
What was the main goal of the Second Schleswig War?
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Annexation of Schleswig and Holstein. Prussia and Austria defeated Denmark to gain these duchies.
Annexation of Schleswig and Holstein. Prussia and Austria defeated Denmark to gain these duchies.
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Which event marked the end of the Papal States?
Which event marked the end of the Papal States?
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Capture of Rome. Italian troops entered Rome when French garrison withdrew in 1870.
Capture of Rome. Italian troops entered Rome when French garrison withdrew in 1870.
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What was the primary outcome of the Franco-Prussian War for France?
What was the primary outcome of the Franco-Prussian War for France?
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Loss of Alsace-Lorraine. Territory ceded to Germany after French defeat in 1871.
Loss of Alsace-Lorraine. Territory ceded to Germany after French defeat in 1871.
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What year did the Austro-Prussian War occur?
What year did the Austro-Prussian War occur?
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- Seven Weeks' War resulted in Prussian dominance over Austria.
- Seven Weeks' War resulted in Prussian dominance over Austria.
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Which treaty concluded the Austro-Prussian War?
Which treaty concluded the Austro-Prussian War?
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Treaty of Prague. Ended Seven Weeks' War and excluded Austria from Germany.
Treaty of Prague. Ended Seven Weeks' War and excluded Austria from Germany.
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Name the alliance formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882.
Name the alliance formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882.
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Triple Alliance. Defensive alliance to counter French and Russian threats.
Triple Alliance. Defensive alliance to counter French and Russian threats.
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What year marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire?
What year marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire?
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- Napoleon's victories dissolved the medieval German empire structure.
- Napoleon's victories dissolved the medieval German empire structure.
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What significant event did the Ems Telegram precipitate?
What significant event did the Ems Telegram precipitate?
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Franco-Prussian War. Bismarck's edited dispatch provoked French declaration of war.
Franco-Prussian War. Bismarck's edited dispatch provoked French declaration of war.
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Who was the Austrian Emperor during the Ausgleich of 1867?
Who was the Austrian Emperor during the Ausgleich of 1867?
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Franz Joseph I. Agreed to compromise creating dual monarchy with Hungary.
Franz Joseph I. Agreed to compromise creating dual monarchy with Hungary.
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What year did the Treaty of Villafranca occur?
What year did the Treaty of Villafranca occur?
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- Ended Second Italian War of Independence between France-Piedmont and Austria.
- Ended Second Italian War of Independence between France-Piedmont and Austria.
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Which Congress redrew the map of Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?
Which Congress redrew the map of Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?
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Congress of Vienna. Established post-Napoleonic European order from 1814-1815.
Congress of Vienna. Established post-Napoleonic European order from 1814-1815.
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What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna?
What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna?
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Restore balance of power. Prevented any single power from dominating Europe again.
Restore balance of power. Prevented any single power from dominating Europe again.
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What was the main objective of the Zollverein in 19th-century Germany?
What was the main objective of the Zollverein in 19th-century Germany?
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Economic unity among German states. Prussian-led customs union promoted German economic integration.
Economic unity among German states. Prussian-led customs union promoted German economic integration.
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What political ideology was a driving force behind 19th-century European unifications?
What political ideology was a driving force behind 19th-century European unifications?
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Nationalism. Belief that nations should form independent, unified states.
Nationalism. Belief that nations should form independent, unified states.
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What was the result of the Crimean War for Russia?
What was the result of the Crimean War for Russia?
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Loss of influence in the Balkans. Defeat weakened Russian prestige and Black Sea position.
Loss of influence in the Balkans. Defeat weakened Russian prestige and Black Sea position.
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Identify the treaty that established the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
Identify the treaty that established the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
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Austro-Hungarian Compromise. Formal agreement creating the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy system.
Austro-Hungarian Compromise. Formal agreement creating the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy system.
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Which war led to the dissolution of the German Confederation?
Which war led to the dissolution of the German Confederation?
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Austro-Prussian War. Prussian victory ended Austrian influence in German affairs.
Austro-Prussian War. Prussian victory ended Austrian influence in German affairs.
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What was the primary purpose of the Ems Dispatch?
What was the primary purpose of the Ems Dispatch?
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Provoking the Franco-Prussian War. Bismarck's edited telegram inflamed French opinion against Prussia.
Provoking the Franco-Prussian War. Bismarck's edited telegram inflamed French opinion against Prussia.
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Who was the prominent leader of the Red Shirts in Italy?
Who was the prominent leader of the Red Shirts in Italy?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi. Charismatic revolutionary who conquered southern Italy for unification.
Giuseppe Garibaldi. Charismatic revolutionary who conquered southern Italy for unification.
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