AP European History Flashcards: Reactions And Revolutions

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This deck focuses on Reactions And Revolutions, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP European History.

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Flashcard 1: What was the main goal of the July Revolution of 1830 in France?

Answer: To overthrow King Charles X. Revolution replaced the conservative Bourbon king with Louis-Philippe.

Flashcard 2: Identify the key goal of the 1871 Paris Commune.

Answer: To establish a socialist government. Radical government that briefly ruled Paris after France's defeat by Prussia.

Flashcard 3: What ideology emphasizes the rights and power of the individual?

Answer: Liberalism. Political philosophy emphasizing individual rights, freedom, and constitutional government.

Flashcard 4: What ideology emphasizes the rights and power of the individual?

Answer: Liberalism. Political philosophy emphasizing individual rights, freedom, and constitutional government.

Flashcard 5: Which social class was primarily responsible for the revolutions of 1848?

Answer: The middle class. Bourgeoisie led liberal movements demanding constitutional government and rights.

Flashcard 6: Which 19th-century political movement aimed to redistribute land to peasants in Russia?

Answer: The Narodnik movement. Populist movement advocating peasant socialism and land redistribution.

Flashcard 7: Which event is considered the start of the Russian Revolution of 1917?

Answer: The February Revolution. Popular uprising that forced Tsar Nicholas II's abdication in March 1917.

Flashcard 8: Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution?

Answer: Vladimir Lenin. Revolutionary leader who seized power in the October Revolution of 1917.

Flashcard 9: Identify the main goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815).

Answer: To restore the balance of power in Europe. Aimed to prevent future French expansion and maintain European stability.

Flashcard 10: Who authored 'The Communist Manifesto' in 1848?

Answer: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The foundational text outlining communist theory and class struggle.

Flashcard 11: Identify the document that established the German Confederation in 1815.

Answer: The German Confederation Act. Created a loose confederation of 39 German states under Austrian leadership.

Flashcard 12: What document established the principle of popular sovereignty in Italy in 1848?

Answer: The Statuto Albertino. Constitution granted by King Charles Albert establishing parliamentary government.

Flashcard 13: Which German statesman was responsible for the unification of Germany in 1871?

Answer: Otto von Bismarck. Prussian chancellor who used realpolitik to achieve German unification.

Flashcard 14: Which 19th-century ideology focused on cultural and national identity?

Answer: Nationalism. Political movement emphasizing shared language, culture, and historical heritage.

Flashcard 15: What event marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

Answer: The invention of the steam engine. Steam power revolutionized manufacturing and transportation in the 1760s.

Flashcard 16: Who authored 'The Communist Manifesto' in 1848?

Answer: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The foundational text outlining communist theory and class struggle.

Flashcard 17: Name the treaty that ended the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.

Answer: The Treaty of Frankfurt. Imposed heavy reparations on France and established German unity.

Flashcard 18: Who led the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento?

Answer: Giuseppe Garibaldi. Military leader who conquered southern Italy and Sicily for unification.

Flashcard 19: What economic system did the Bolsheviks implement after the Russian Revolution?

Answer: Communism. Socialist system where the state controlled all means of production.

Flashcard 20: What event initiated the French Revolution in 1789?

Answer: The Storming of the Bastille. The storming marked the symbolic beginning of popular uprising against royal authority.

Flashcard 21: Which German statesman was responsible for the unification of Germany in 1871?

Answer: Otto von Bismarck. Prussian chancellor who used realpolitik to achieve German unification.

Flashcard 22: Identify the act that abolished serfdom in Russia in 1861.

Answer: The Emancipation Reform. Tsar Alexander II freed millions of serfs as part of modernization efforts.

Flashcard 23: Who was the ruler of France during the Congress of Vienna?

Answer: Louis XVIII. Restored to the throne after Napoleon's exile, he represented legitimacy.

Flashcard 24: Name the agreement that united the North German Confederation in 1867.

Answer: The North German Confederation Treaty. Prussian-led alliance excluding Austria, step toward German unification.

Flashcard 25: What event marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

Answer: The invention of the steam engine. Steam power revolutionized manufacturing and transportation in the 1760s.

Flashcard 26: Which 19th-century ideology focused on cultural and national identity?

Answer: Nationalism. Political movement emphasizing shared language, culture, and historical heritage.

Flashcard 27: Which 19th-century political movement aimed to redistribute land to peasants in Russia?

Answer: The Narodnik movement. Populist movement advocating peasant socialism and land redistribution.

Flashcard 28: Name the British economic theory promoting minimal government intervention.

Answer: Laissez-faire capitalism. Adam Smith's economic philosophy favoring free markets and limited regulation.

Flashcard 29: Name the treaty that confirmed the independence of Greece in 1832.

Answer: The Treaty of Constantinople. Recognized Greek independence after years of Ottoman rule and warfare.

Flashcard 30: Identify the key goal of the 1871 Paris Commune.

Answer: To establish a socialist government. Radical government that briefly ruled Paris after France's defeat by Prussia.

Flashcard 31: What was the central aim of the Frankfurt Assembly in 1848-1849?

Answer: To unify the German states. Liberal parliament that attempted to create a unified German constitutional monarchy.

Flashcard 32: Identify the document that established the German Confederation in 1815.

Answer: The German Confederation Act. Created a loose confederation of 39 German states under Austrian leadership.

Flashcard 33: Which 1848 revolution aimed to unify the German states?

Answer: The German Revolution. Part of the broader 1848 revolutionary wave seeking national unification.

Flashcard 34: Name the treaty that confirmed the independence of Greece in 1832.

Answer: The Treaty of Constantinople. Recognized Greek independence after years of Ottoman rule and warfare.

Flashcard 35: What document established the principle of popular sovereignty in Italy in 1848?

Answer: The Statuto Albertino. Constitution granted by King Charles Albert establishing parliamentary government.

Flashcard 36: What was the primary cause of the 1848 French Revolution?

Answer: Economic hardship and political repression. Financial crisis and authoritarian rule under Louis-Philippe sparked revolution.

Flashcard 37: Who was the French king overthrown during the July Revolution of 1830?

Answer: Charles X. Bourbon monarch whose conservative policies triggered the July Revolution.

Flashcard 38: Identify the leader of the Conservative Party in Britain during the late 19th century.

Answer: Benjamin Disraeli. Prime Minister who expanded the British Empire and promoted social reform.

Flashcard 39: What event triggered the Revolutions of 1848 across Europe?

Answer: The February Revolution in France. Overthrow of Louis-Philippe inspired liberal uprisings across the continent.

Flashcard 40: What was the primary cause of the 1848 French Revolution?

Answer: Economic hardship and political repression. Financial crisis and authoritarian rule under Louis-Philippe sparked revolution.

Flashcard 41: Which political group led the Reign of Terror?

Answer: The Jacobins. The radical faction that controlled France during the most violent phase (1793-1794).

Flashcard 42: What event triggered the Revolutions of 1848 across Europe?

Answer: The February Revolution in France. Overthrow of Louis-Philippe inspired liberal uprisings across the continent.

Flashcard 43: What economic system did the Bolsheviks implement after the Russian Revolution?

Answer: Communism. Socialist system where the state controlled all means of production.

Flashcard 44: Which 19th-century movement sought to extend voting rights to all men?

Answer: Chartism. British working-class movement demanding democratic reforms and universal suffrage.

Flashcard 45: What event marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars?

Answer: The Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon's final defeat in 1815 ended his political and military career.

Flashcard 46: Which treaty ended the Crimean War in 1856?

Answer: The Treaty of Paris. Ended the war with Russia's defeat and limited Black Sea naval power.

Flashcard 47: What uprising in 1830 sought to establish Belgium's independence from the Netherlands?

Answer: The Belgian Revolution. Successful revolt that created an independent constitutional monarchy in 1830.

Flashcard 48: Name the British economic theory promoting minimal government intervention.

Answer: Laissez-faire capitalism. Adam Smith's economic philosophy favoring free markets and limited regulation.

Flashcard 49: Name the treaty that dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806.

Answer: The Treaty of Pressburg. Ended the Holy Roman Empire after Napoleon's victories over Austria.

Flashcard 50: What was the central aim of the Frankfurt Assembly in 1848-1849?

Answer: To unify the German states. Liberal parliament that attempted to create a unified German constitutional monarchy.

Flashcard 51: Which event is considered the start of the Russian Revolution of 1917?

Answer: The February Revolution. Popular uprising that forced Tsar Nicholas II's abdication in March 1917.

Flashcard 52: What uprising in 1830 sought to establish Belgium's independence from the Netherlands?

Answer: The Belgian Revolution. Successful revolt that created an independent constitutional monarchy in 1830.

Flashcard 53: What was the primary objective of the Chartist movement in Britain?

Answer: Universal male suffrage. Sought to extend voting rights to all adult males regardless of property.

Flashcard 54: Which 19th-century ideology prioritized tradition and social stability?

Answer: Conservatism. Reaction against revolutionary change, favoring established institutions and gradual reform.

Flashcard 55: Identify the act that abolished serfdom in Russia in 1861.

Answer: The Emancipation Reform. Tsar Alexander II freed millions of serfs as part of modernization efforts.

Flashcard 56: What event initiated the French Revolution in 1789?

Answer: The Storming of the Bastille. The storming marked the symbolic beginning of popular uprising against royal authority.

Flashcard 57: Identify the leader of the Conservative Party in Britain during the late 19th century.

Answer: Benjamin Disraeli. Prime Minister who expanded the British Empire and promoted social reform.

Flashcard 58: Which institution was established by the Congress of Vienna to prevent future wars?

Answer: The Concert of Europe. System of regular consultations between major powers to maintain peace.

Flashcard 59: Which political group led the Reign of Terror?

Answer: The Jacobins. The radical faction that controlled France during the most violent phase (1793-1794).

Flashcard 60: What event marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars?

Answer: The Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon's final defeat in 1815 ended his political and military career.

Flashcard 61: Name the agreement that united the North German Confederation in 1867.

Answer: The North German Confederation Treaty. Prussian-led alliance excluding Austria, step toward German unification.

Flashcard 62: Which social class was primarily responsible for the revolutions of 1848?

Answer: The middle class. Bourgeoisie led liberal movements demanding constitutional government and rights.

Flashcard 63: Identify the main goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815).

Answer: To restore the balance of power in Europe. Aimed to prevent future French expansion and maintain European stability.

Flashcard 64: Name the treaty that ended the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.

Answer: The Treaty of Frankfurt. Imposed heavy reparations on France and established German unity.

Flashcard 65: Who was the Austrian foreign minister who played a key role at the Congress of Vienna?

Answer: Klemens von Metternich. Conservative diplomat who dominated European politics for decades.

Flashcard 66: Which institution was established by the Congress of Vienna to prevent future wars?

Answer: The Concert of Europe. System of regular consultations between major powers to maintain peace.

Flashcard 67: Which 19th-century movement sought to extend voting rights to all men?

Answer: Chartism. British working-class movement demanding democratic reforms and universal suffrage.

Flashcard 68: Name the treaty that dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806.

Answer: The Treaty of Pressburg. Ended the Holy Roman Empire after Napoleon's victories over Austria.

Flashcard 69: Who led the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento?

Answer: Giuseppe Garibaldi. Military leader who conquered southern Italy and Sicily for unification.

Flashcard 70: What was the primary objective of the Chartist movement in Britain?

Answer: Universal male suffrage. Sought to extend voting rights to all adult males regardless of property.

Flashcard 71: Which 19th-century ideology prioritized tradition and social stability?

Answer: Conservatism. Reaction against revolutionary change, favoring established institutions and gradual reform.

Flashcard 72: Who was the Austrian foreign minister who played a key role at the Congress of Vienna?

Answer: Klemens von Metternich. Conservative diplomat who dominated European politics for decades.

Flashcard 73: What was the main goal of the July Revolution of 1830 in France?

Answer: To overthrow King Charles X. Revolution replaced the conservative Bourbon king with Louis-Philippe.

Flashcard 74: Which 1848 revolution aimed to unify the German states?

Answer: The German Revolution. Part of the broader 1848 revolutionary wave seeking national unification.

Flashcard 75: Which treaty ended the Crimean War in 1856?

Answer: The Treaty of Paris. Ended the war with Russia's defeat and limited Black Sea naval power.

Flashcard 76: Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution?

Answer: Vladimir Lenin. Revolutionary leader who seized power in the October Revolution of 1917.

Flashcard 77: Who was the French king overthrown during the July Revolution of 1830?

Answer: Charles X. Bourbon monarch whose conservative policies triggered the July Revolution.

Flashcard 78: Who was the ruler of France during the Congress of Vienna?

Answer: Louis XVIII. Restored to the throne after Napoleon's exile, he represented legitimacy.