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Growth of Population and CitiesThe Industrial Middle ClassThe Working Middle ClassEarly Socialism
Growth of Population and CitiesThe Industrial Middle ClassThe Working Middle ClassEarly Socialism
The Congress of ViennaThe Congress of Vienna
Group who organized Europe after the final defeat of Napoleon Purpose – to keep any one country from becoming
too powerful again and dominating Europe as France did under Napoleon
The Congress of Vienna… 1. Created new countries & re-drew boundaries
for some existing countries 2. Returned monarchies to power 3. Required that countries meet frequently to
keep the peace
Group who organized Europe after the final defeat of Napoleon Purpose – to keep any one country from becoming
too powerful again and dominating Europe as France did under Napoleon
The Congress of Vienna… 1. Created new countries & re-drew boundaries
for some existing countries 2. Returned monarchies to power 3. Required that countries meet frequently to
keep the peace
NationalismNationalism
The decisions of the Congress of Vienna caused anger and resentment in the countries it tried to ruleThis led to nationalism - unique cultural
identity of a nation based on common language, religion, and national traditions
Nationalists b/l each nation should have its own govt. – no state should dominate another stateFreedom is only possible when people rule
themselves
The decisions of the Congress of Vienna caused anger and resentment in the countries it tried to ruleThis led to nationalism - unique cultural
identity of a nation based on common language, religion, and national traditions
Nationalists b/l each nation should have its own govt. – no state should dominate another stateFreedom is only possible when people rule
themselves
Unification of ItalyUnification of Italy
Giuseppe Garibaldi – raises an army of revolutionaries called “Red Shirts”His forces b/g to win battles and take
control of land in ItalyHe joined forces w/ Piedmont (Italian
state) and they expelled French and Austrian forces from Italy
1870 – a new, unified kingdom of Italy was claimed
Giuseppe Garibaldi – raises an army of revolutionaries called “Red Shirts”His forces b/g to win battles and take
control of land in ItalyHe joined forces w/ Piedmont (Italian
state) and they expelled French and Austrian forces from Italy
1870 – a new, unified kingdom of Italy was claimed
Why Should Germans Unify?
Why Should Germans Unify?
1. They shared a common:• Language • Culture• Traditions
2. They were sick of being kicked around by stronger countries
3. They developed strong nationalistic feelings (due to Napoleon & the Congress of Vienna)
1. They shared a common:• Language • Culture• Traditions
2. They were sick of being kicked around by stronger countries
3. They developed strong nationalistic feelings (due to Napoleon & the Congress of Vienna)
Bismarck Unifies GermanyBismarck Unifies Germany
Otto von Bismarck- Prussian whose goal is to unify all German speaking states into 1 strong country.
Used policy of “Blood & Iron” (Machiavellian) to get things done!
Unifies all German speaking independent areas into 1 strong country – will cause many problems later!
Otto von Bismarck- Prussian whose goal is to unify all German speaking states into 1 strong country.
Used policy of “Blood & Iron” (Machiavellian) to get things done!
Unifies all German speaking independent areas into 1 strong country – will cause many problems later!
Bismarck – Saint or Sinner?
Bismarck – Saint or Sinner?
Your group will create 2 posters:1) “Wanted” – This poster should
describe the crimes of Bismarck & outline why he would be “wanted.”
2) ‘Elect” – Election posters list the positive character traits & things a person has done to convince you that he is the best person for the job!
Your group will create 2 posters:1) “Wanted” – This poster should
describe the crimes of Bismarck & outline why he would be “wanted.”
2) ‘Elect” – Election posters list the positive character traits & things a person has done to convince you that he is the best person for the job!