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Bellringer Name 2 major European cities involved the development of mass society. Name 2 famous women who fought for women’s rights. 7/2/2019
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The National State and Democracy
Chapter 13 The National State and Democracy 7/2/2019
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Western Europe: Democracy
Central & Eastern Europe: Vs. The Old Order Great Britain Germany France Austria-Hungary Italy Russia 7/2/2019
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Western Europe Great Britain France Italy 7/2/2019
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Western Europe Great Britain France Italy 7/2/2019
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Britain Two- parliamentary system { Liberal & Conservative Party}
* Both competed for control of congress. 7/2/2019
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Western Europe Great Britain France Italy 7/2/2019
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France Third Republic replaced the 2nd Napoleonic Empire.
Premier {Prime Minister} - Head of Gov’t. - Responsible to the Chamber of Deputies - Remained in power b/c Parliament was very weak. {too many parties} 7/2/2019
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France Principle of ministerial responsibility – the idea that the prime minister is responsible to the popularly elected legislative body and not the chief executive – is crucial for democracy. 7/2/2019
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Western Europe Great Britain France Italy 7/2/2019
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Italy Unity wasn’t easy.
Conflict b/w labor & industry weakened the nation. Gov’t corruption could not deal with the conflict. 7/2/2019
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Eastern Europe Germany Austria-Hungary Russia 7/2/2019
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Eastern Europe Germany Austria-Hungary Russia 7/2/2019
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Germany Otto Von Bismarck provided a two house legislature. {He kept Germany from being democratic} Prime Minster Bismarck 7/2/2019
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Germany 2 House Legislature
Lower house (Reichstag) was elected on universal male suffrage. Gov’t ministers reported to the emperor, not the legislature. 7/2/2019
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Emperor controlled the gov’t, army, and policies.
Under William II { }, Germany had the strongest military and the strongest industry in Europe. 7/2/2019
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Conservatives – landowning nobility and big industrialists – tried to stifle the demands for democracy by supporting a strong foreign policy. 7/2/2019
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Eastern Europe Germany Austria-Hungary Russia 7/2/2019
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Austria-Hungary Francis Joseph {Emperor} ignored the new constitution in the new empire. He had difficulties with all the nationalities in the Empire. {Poles, Slavs, Czechs} 7/2/2019
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Eastern Europe Germany Austria-Hungary Russia 7/2/2019
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Russia Nicholas II – absolute power.
Industrialization hit after 1890s. (4th largest behind U.S., Ger., and G.B.) Gov’t repressed the rise of Socialist parties. 7/2/2019
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On the Winter Plaza, soldiers opened fire on protesters.
The men killed hundreds of protesters – known as “Bloody Sunday”. It forced Nicholas II to create a Duma. {Legislature} 1887 “Bloody Sunday” 7/2/2019
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Back Home in the United States
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United States I: Aftermath of the Civil War:
1/5 of adult white males died from the south. 4 million slaves freed. 13th Amendment 14th Amendment 15th Amendment Freed Slaves Defined citizenship Right to vote for A.A. Males 7/2/2019
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International Rivalries
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He feared France would raise and army and oppose Germany.
1871, Bismarck knew Germany upset the balance of power set in 1815 in Vienna. He feared France would raise and army and oppose Germany. In 1882 Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy set up the Triple Alliance. 7/2/2019
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Crisis in the Balkans 7/2/2019
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Crisis in the Balkans Allies of Austria-Hungary and of Russia were determined to support the countries on their sides. In 1914 each side viewed the other with suspicion and hostility. 7/2/2019
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Review What was the Triple Alliance? What was the 13th Amendment?
What was the Russian Legislature? 7/2/2019
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