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Unit 8
German and Italian Unification & Latin American Revolution
Question | Answer |
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Why were Europeans upset with the Congress of Vienna? | The way in which national boundaries were redrawn to establish a "balance of power." |
What was the purpose of the revolution of 1848? | To fulfill a liberal and nationalist dream. |
What country avoided revolution in 1848 and why? | England/Britain/United Kingdom because they were unaffected by the Congress of Vienna and unconquered by Napoleon. |
How did Giuseppe Garibaldi help Italian unification? | He allied with Cavour to unify Southern Italy with Northen Italy. Expelled the Spanish Bourbons through thr military conquest by the "Red Shirts" |
How did Count Camillo de Cavour help Italian unification? | United Northern Italy through political manipulation & alliances of convenience. |
What war brought the Papal States into "Italy"? | The Franco-Prussian War |
Why were the Papal States the last to unify with Italy? | It was in the center of the Italian peninsula and revolutions were being fought around it. |
What was the "Risorgimento"? | Italian unification, because Italian Nationalists aspired for the "resurgence" the Roman Empire with the formation of an Italian nation. |
Who was Otto von Bismarck? | "The Iron Chancellor," was a powerful figure, not only within the German Empire, but within Europe. |
What is "realpolitik"? | A belief that politics should be based on practicality, efficiency, and efficacy. |
What was the nickname of Simon Bolivar? | The Liberator |
What countries did Simon Bolivar liberate? | Northern South America |
Who is the father of Mexican Independence? | Father Miguel Hidalgo |
Who were the peninsulares? | Those from Spain, who came to the colonies to serve the crown in colonial government posts. |
Who were the creoles and why did they Rebel? | Children of peninsulares, they were born in the Americas, rather than in Europe. They were not allowed to hold government posts. |
Who is the father of Haitian Independence? | Toussaint L'Ouverture |
What was unique about the Haitian revolution? | Slavery was abolished and independence was achieved. |
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? | To keep the European powers out of the Western hemisphere. |