1. Revolutions in Europe and Latin America
Section 1: An Age of Ideologies
Conservatives Prefer the Old Order
Conservatives put together an agreement called the Concert of Europe, in which they pledged to support the old political and social order. They vowed to suppress revolutionary ideas and to aid each other in fighting rebellions.
Liberals and Nationalists Seek Change
Liberals wanted governments to be based on constitutions and the separation of powers. They believed male property owners should make up the voting public. They wanted an open market economy. At the same time, some nationalist leaders sought to create various independent states for people who shared a common heritage.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask students to give examples of how each element Metternich named had already come under attack. Then point out the photo of Hungarian revolutionary Lajos Kossuth. Ask them to predict how Kossuth might respond to Metternich.
When showing Color Transparency 119, ask students to explain how each group’s ideology was connected to its position in society.
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2. Revolutions in Europe and Latin America
Section 1: An Age of Ideologies
Central Europe Challenges the Old Order
Serbia revolted against the Ottoman Empire and, with the help of Russia, finally succeeded in gaining independence. Greece also broke away from the Ottomans. Other revolts broke out in Spain, Portugal, and some of the Italian states.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask students to give examples of how each element Metternich named had already come under attack. Then point out the photo of Hungarian revolutionary Lajos Kossuth. Ask them to predict how Kossuth might respond to Metternich.
When showing Color Transparency 119, ask students to explain how each group’s ideology was connected to its position in society.
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3. Vocab
Universal manhood Suffrage: All adult men having the right to vote.
Ideology: Systems of thought and belief.
Autonomy: Self rule.

4. Revolutions in Europe and Latin America: Section 1
Color Transparency 119: Liberal and Conservative Ideas in the 1800s
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5. Revolutions in Europe and Latin America: Section 1
Note Taking Transparency 144A
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6. Revolutions in Europe and Latin America: Section 1
Note Taking Transparency 144B
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