Introductions to –Isms Ch. 16 Period V

Repercussions of the Atlantic Revolutions European Effects – Britain, Egypt/Ottoman Empire, Idea of Constitution Post Congress of Vienna Europe – post Napoleon By mid-19 th century - Encouraging the implementation of Enlightenment ideas. 3 movements challenge the patterns: Abolitionism Nationalism Feminism

Abolitionism Moral contradictions Economic Reality Political Turn of Opinion

Abolition Movements Pressure on the Government Focused on Middle Class / Working Class people Techniques Results Effects

Outcomes of Abolition Movements Resistance to Abolition Outcomes of Abolition Economic situation didn’t change Political freedom did not arise

Nationalism A new idea of culture and territory with independent political structure Most people were governed locally with little interaction with the larger empire. - French Revolution

Nationalism Europe’s Modern Transformation – 1. Science 2. Migration 3. Printing 4. Cultural Experience Nationalism is a powerful and flexible idea – 1. Political Unification Governments get into the game – Act through: Schools, public traditions, media, military

Nationalism Nationalism takes on different political ideologies: Liberal democracies and Republican governments Germany = exclude those without common ancestry Conservatives = against socialism and feminism In some cases it was supported - Egypt and Japan while in others it was not – India, Ottoman Empire, China, Africa

Feminism Never before – 1. # of women Europe and North America focused – Impact of Am and FR Rev French Revolution Influence = ideas of liberty and equality Enlightenment challenged the many ancient traditions - Mary Wollstonecraft

Feminism: First steps The growing middle class of the Industrializing societies 1. Educational 2. Temperance 3. Charities and Abolitionist Movements 4. Socialist The first formal expression of the movement Elizabeth Cady Stanton Seneca Falls, NY 1848 DOI – “Men and women =“

Feminism: Gaining Traction Transatlantic movement which grew larger. Most of the protest was peaceful but there were radicals who utilized more violent and demonstrative protest. The effect was mixed; socially and politically Positive gains socially Little progress in the political realm.

Feminism: Opposition and confusion These movements did inspire unprecedented discussion about the role of women in society. -Mother V Worker The focus of the movement was a point of contention among its members The opposition to the movement was bitter -“feminists selfish” -What about impact on population?

Feminism: Not just in Europe and North America Outside Europe and North America, the results were less dramatic. - Latin America and Japan The Islamic world and the Chinese saw the movement as a bolstering force in the development of the nation.

Tomorrow’s debate You will be placed in a group. Connection to Atlantic Revolutions Lasting effect of it’s goals Amount of change created. Support with facts connecting to Atlantic Revolution or scope of ideas and effectiveness.