Reactions and Revolutions - AP European History
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Which German statesman was responsible for the unification of Germany in 1871?
Which German statesman was responsible for the unification of Germany in 1871?
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Otto von Bismarck. Prussian chancellor who used realpolitik to achieve German unification.
Otto von Bismarck. Prussian chancellor who used realpolitik to achieve German unification.
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Identify the key goal of the 1871 Paris Commune.
Identify the key goal of the 1871 Paris Commune.
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To establish a socialist government. Radical government that briefly ruled Paris after France's defeat by Prussia.
To establish a socialist government. Radical government that briefly ruled Paris after France's defeat by Prussia.
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Which treaty ended the Crimean War in 1856?
Which treaty ended the Crimean War in 1856?
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The Treaty of Paris. Ended the war with Russia's defeat and limited Black Sea naval power.
The Treaty of Paris. Ended the war with Russia's defeat and limited Black Sea naval power.
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Who led the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento?
Who led the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi. Military leader who conquered southern Italy and Sicily for unification.
Giuseppe Garibaldi. Military leader who conquered southern Italy and Sicily for unification.
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Identify the act that abolished serfdom in Russia in 1861.
Identify the act that abolished serfdom in Russia in 1861.
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The Emancipation Reform. Tsar Alexander II freed millions of serfs as part of modernization efforts.
The Emancipation Reform. Tsar Alexander II freed millions of serfs as part of modernization efforts.
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What event marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars?
What event marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars?
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The Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon's final defeat in 1815 ended his political and military career.
The Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon's final defeat in 1815 ended his political and military career.
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Which 19th-century ideology prioritized tradition and social stability?
Which 19th-century ideology prioritized tradition and social stability?
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Conservatism. Reaction against revolutionary change, favoring established institutions and gradual reform.
Conservatism. Reaction against revolutionary change, favoring established institutions and gradual reform.
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Who was the ruler of France during the Congress of Vienna?
Who was the ruler of France during the Congress of Vienna?
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Louis XVIII. Restored to the throne after Napoleon's exile, he represented legitimacy.
Louis XVIII. Restored to the throne after Napoleon's exile, he represented legitimacy.
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Which social class was primarily responsible for the revolutions of 1848?
Which social class was primarily responsible for the revolutions of 1848?
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The middle class. Bourgeoisie led liberal movements demanding constitutional government and rights.
The middle class. Bourgeoisie led liberal movements demanding constitutional government and rights.
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Name the treaty that confirmed the independence of Greece in 1832.
Name the treaty that confirmed the independence of Greece in 1832.
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The Treaty of Constantinople. Recognized Greek independence after years of Ottoman rule and warfare.
The Treaty of Constantinople. Recognized Greek independence after years of Ottoman rule and warfare.
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Name the treaty that dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806.
Name the treaty that dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806.
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The Treaty of Pressburg. Ended the Holy Roman Empire after Napoleon's victories over Austria.
The Treaty of Pressburg. Ended the Holy Roman Empire after Napoleon's victories over Austria.
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What event marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
What event marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
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The invention of the steam engine. Steam power revolutionized manufacturing and transportation in the 1760s.
The invention of the steam engine. Steam power revolutionized manufacturing and transportation in the 1760s.
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Which 1848 revolution aimed to unify the German states?
Which 1848 revolution aimed to unify the German states?
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The German Revolution. Part of the broader 1848 revolutionary wave seeking national unification.
The German Revolution. Part of the broader 1848 revolutionary wave seeking national unification.
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Which 19th-century movement sought to extend voting rights to all men?
Which 19th-century movement sought to extend voting rights to all men?
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Chartism. British working-class movement demanding democratic reforms and universal suffrage.
Chartism. British working-class movement demanding democratic reforms and universal suffrage.
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Who led the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento?
Who led the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi. Military leader who conquered southern Italy and Sicily for unification.
Giuseppe Garibaldi. Military leader who conquered southern Italy and Sicily for unification.
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Who was the ruler of France during the Congress of Vienna?
Who was the ruler of France during the Congress of Vienna?
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Louis XVIII. Restored to the throne after Napoleon's exile, he represented legitimacy.
Louis XVIII. Restored to the throne after Napoleon's exile, he represented legitimacy.
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Who authored 'The Communist Manifesto' in 1848?
Who authored 'The Communist Manifesto' in 1848?
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Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The foundational text outlining communist theory and class struggle.
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The foundational text outlining communist theory and class struggle.
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Which institution was established by the Congress of Vienna to prevent future wars?
Which institution was established by the Congress of Vienna to prevent future wars?
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The Concert of Europe. System of regular consultations between major powers to maintain peace.
The Concert of Europe. System of regular consultations between major powers to maintain peace.
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What event triggered the Revolutions of 1848 across Europe?
What event triggered the Revolutions of 1848 across Europe?
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The February Revolution in France. Overthrow of Louis-Philippe inspired liberal uprisings across the continent.
The February Revolution in France. Overthrow of Louis-Philippe inspired liberal uprisings across the continent.
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What was the central aim of the Frankfurt Assembly in 1848-1849?
What was the central aim of the Frankfurt Assembly in 1848-1849?
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To unify the German states. Liberal parliament that attempted to create a unified German constitutional monarchy.
To unify the German states. Liberal parliament that attempted to create a unified German constitutional monarchy.
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Which 19th-century ideology focused on cultural and national identity?
Which 19th-century ideology focused on cultural and national identity?
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Nationalism. Political movement emphasizing shared language, culture, and historical heritage.
Nationalism. Political movement emphasizing shared language, culture, and historical heritage.
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Name the agreement that united the North German Confederation in 1867.
Name the agreement that united the North German Confederation in 1867.
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The North German Confederation Treaty. Prussian-led alliance excluding Austria, step toward German unification.
The North German Confederation Treaty. Prussian-led alliance excluding Austria, step toward German unification.
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What event triggered the Revolutions of 1848 across Europe?
What event triggered the Revolutions of 1848 across Europe?
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The February Revolution in France. Overthrow of Louis-Philippe inspired liberal uprisings across the continent.
The February Revolution in France. Overthrow of Louis-Philippe inspired liberal uprisings across the continent.
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Which institution was established by the Congress of Vienna to prevent future wars?
Which institution was established by the Congress of Vienna to prevent future wars?
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The Concert of Europe. System of regular consultations between major powers to maintain peace.
The Concert of Europe. System of regular consultations between major powers to maintain peace.
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Identify the document that established the German Confederation in 1815.
Identify the document that established the German Confederation in 1815.
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The German Confederation Act. Created a loose confederation of 39 German states under Austrian leadership.
The German Confederation Act. Created a loose confederation of 39 German states under Austrian leadership.
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Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution?
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution?
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Vladimir Lenin. Revolutionary leader who seized power in the October Revolution of 1917.
Vladimir Lenin. Revolutionary leader who seized power in the October Revolution of 1917.
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What economic system did the Bolsheviks implement after the Russian Revolution?
What economic system did the Bolsheviks implement after the Russian Revolution?
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Communism. Socialist system where the state controlled all means of production.
Communism. Socialist system where the state controlled all means of production.
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Which event is considered the start of the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Which event is considered the start of the Russian Revolution of 1917?
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The February Revolution. Popular uprising that forced Tsar Nicholas II's abdication in March 1917.
The February Revolution. Popular uprising that forced Tsar Nicholas II's abdication in March 1917.
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Name the treaty that ended the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.
Name the treaty that ended the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.
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The Treaty of Frankfurt. Imposed heavy reparations on France and established German unity.
The Treaty of Frankfurt. Imposed heavy reparations on France and established German unity.
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What was the main goal of the July Revolution of 1830 in France?
What was the main goal of the July Revolution of 1830 in France?
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To overthrow King Charles X. Revolution replaced the conservative Bourbon king with Louis-Philippe.
To overthrow King Charles X. Revolution replaced the conservative Bourbon king with Louis-Philippe.
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