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Random Fact of the Day Cape Town, South Africa, was the location of the

first successful heart transplant. The surgery was completed in 1967.

Numero Uno Bismarck's Kulturkampf represented an

effort to?A. weaken the political influence of the

Catholic Church in GermanyB. halt the spread of Pan-Slavism in the

BalkansC. strengthen anti-French feelings in

Germany on the eve of the Franco-Prussian War

D. point out to Europeans the true nature of the so-called Yellow Peril

E. undermine the influence of the socialists in Germany

Numero Dos The term realpolitik applies to

Bismarck's?A. support of Pan-GermanismB. support of Pan-SlavismC. admiration of Cavour's constitutional

reforms in ItalyD. realistic support of the liberal factions in

the Prussian ParliamentE. use of tricks, deceit, and military force to

accomplish unification and to implement other policies

FRANCE! 10.41848-1905ish

Big QuestionsMake sure to address these questions in your notes.

Discuss how Louis Napoleon made the Second French Republic (1848-1852) a more conservative state.

After crowning himself emperor, how does Louis Napoleon ensure authoritarian rule and control over the French empire?

How does the construction of new roads help Napoleon’s regime control unrest among the French?

After the fall of the Empire in 1871, discuss the events surrounding the Paris Commune, and evaluate the connection between it and Marx’s predicted communist society.

Second French Republic (1848-1852)

Republic features strong president and universal male suffrage

Louis Napoleon (nephew on Napoleon) becomes new president Seen as figure of strength and

stability Favors the conservative elements of

society in return for their support Control of education to the Church

(Falloux Laws) Disenfranchises many poor people

over time Jailing leaders of democratic-socialist

movement

Déjà Vu! Legislative Assembly

does not extend Napoleon’s term limit, so he triggers a coup d’etat to take control of France

Crowned Emperor Napoleon III Second French Empire Restores universal

suffrage, gets ten-year term…eventually voted in hereditary emperor

Gains support of masses through French nationalism

Napoleon’s Liberal Empire (1852-1871)

Direct and Authoritarian Rule Censorship of press Wealthy businessmen have great influence Gov’t sponsors candidates in elections

Political Reforms Extends power of Legislative Assembly Education returns to the state, much to

Church’s displeasure Permitted trade unions and right to strike…

at times

Napoleon’s Liberal Empire (1852-1871)

Economic Reforms Develops infrastructure Baron Georges von

Haussmann redevelops Paris Wider streets discourages

popular rebellion through barricades

Encourages free trade Credit Mobilier funds

industrial growth Investment in foreign

projects like the Suez Canal

Napoleon’s weakness – Foreign Policy

Unpopular intervention in Rome to save the Pope during the 1848-49 revolutions

Unpopular involvement in the Crimean War

Liberal reforms done in part to distract from unpopular foreign policy

Beat down by Prussia (Germany) in Franco-Prussian War in 1870 – collapse of the 2nd French Empire

1870-1940

The Third French Republic

After Napoleon III’s capture… New constitution National Assembly

created with Adolphe Theirs in charge Radical communist government Paris

Commune takes control of Paris in spite of new constitution

Paris Commune holds off National Assembly for three months…thousands die and 20K are executed afterward

Paris Commune (1871)

What is this Monday business. Turn in Romanticism Work! 10.3 Podcast – By Thursday Finish 10.4

Paris Commune/Dreyfus Affair Reading and Discussion

Beginning 10.5 Notes – GB

Random Fact of the Day This is a painting of George

Washington right after he threw a frisbee.

ParisCommune

Third French Republic (1875) Largely dominated by the bourgeoisie New government structure

Strong legislative (Chamber of Deputies) Universal suffrage

Weak executive Reforms

Jules Ferry – secular, compulsory education…public schools are supported by taxes

Trade unions fully legalized

Boulanger Crisis (1887-89) Georges Boulanger

gains support of military and attempts to overthrow the Republic

Republic summoned Boulanger to trial…he fled to Belgium and committed suicide

Increased confidence and legitimacy of the Republic

Dreyfus Affair Who was Alfred

Dreyfus? What was he accused of?

Describe his journey through the French judicial system.

What impact would this event have on France at large? What “-isms” would triumph?

Dreyfus Affair (1894) Military falsely charged

Alfred Dreyfus, a Jew, with supplying secrets to the Germans Monarchists & Conservatives

push his conviction and bash the supporters of the Republic

Socialists support the Republic through turbulent times

Dreyfus declared innocent 12 years later Led to alliance between the

republicans and the socialists

Zola“J’accuse”

Overview By 1914…

Socialists gain influence in the Chamber of Deputies

Old conservatives lose their power The Third Republic enjoys the support of

the French people