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Nationalism and Unification Italy, Austria-Hungary, Russia and China
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Italian Unification Cavour Prime Minister of Sardinia What parts of Italy did Austria Control Northern territories of Venetia and Lombardy. How did Cavour obtain the state of Lombardy? Provoked Austria into war, and with the help of his ally France, won and received Lombardy as a result. Cavour Prime Minister of Sardinia What parts of Italy did Austria Control Northern territories of Venetia and Lombardy. How did Cavour obtain the state of Lombardy? Provoked Austria into war, and with the help of his ally France, won and received Lombardy as a result.
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Italian Unification How did Cavour incorporate the middle states? Able to convince the middle states to join the unification movement. (They held a plebiscite or vote to join the movement.) Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi? A Military leader who would lead the Southern unification of Italy. Who were the “Red Shirts” and what did they do? A volunteer army. Fought successfully to liberate Sicily and Naples (the southern part of the boot) from foreign control. How did Cavour incorporate the middle states? Able to convince the middle states to join the unification movement. (They held a plebiscite or vote to join the movement.) Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi? A Military leader who would lead the Southern unification of Italy. Who were the “Red Shirts” and what did they do? A volunteer army. Fought successfully to liberate Sicily and Naples (the southern part of the boot) from foreign control.
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Italian Unification What did Cavour have to convince Garibaldi to do? To join his unification movement. How did Cavour obtain Venetia? Italy became allies with Prussia against Austria. Prussia fought a quick war against Austria (the Austro-Prussian War) and they won. Italy was rewarded for loyalty to Prussia.They received Venetia. What did Cavour have to convince Garibaldi to do? To join his unification movement. How did Cavour obtain Venetia? Italy became allies with Prussia against Austria. Prussia fought a quick war against Austria (the Austro-Prussian War) and they won. Italy was rewarded for loyalty to Prussia.They received Venetia.
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Italian Unification How did Italy fit a final piece (Rome) into its puzzle? Papal states of Rome stocked with French troops. Prussia fought a major war against France. France was losing this war they could not afford to keep their troops in Rome so they called them home. Italians moved in. It was 1870 Unification was complete. How did Italy fit a final piece (Rome) into its puzzle? Papal states of Rome stocked with French troops. Prussia fought a major war against France. France was losing this war they could not afford to keep their troops in Rome so they called them home. Italians moved in. It was 1870 Unification was complete.
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Italian Unification How did the German unification movement impact Italian Unification? Prussia did much of actual fighting against Italy’s enemies. The last two territories that Italy needed to complete their unification came courtesy of the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian Wars. Could Italy have unified without Prussia? Probably not at that time. Why/Why not? Italy wasn’t powerful enough to take on and win wars against Austria or France without help from allies. How did the German unification movement impact Italian Unification? Prussia did much of actual fighting against Italy’s enemies. The last two territories that Italy needed to complete their unification came courtesy of the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian Wars. Could Italy have unified without Prussia? Probably not at that time. Why/Why not? Italy wasn’t powerful enough to take on and win wars against Austria or France without help from allies.
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Austria - Hungary Unification In the 1500’s what was the extent of Hapsburg holdings? Not only Central Europe but also Spain and Netherlands. How were they split? Austrian Hapsburgs control Central Europe Charles’ son Phillip II took Spain, Netherlands and Spanish New World Possessions. In the 1500’s what was the extent of Hapsburg holdings? Not only Central Europe but also Spain and Netherlands. How were they split? Austrian Hapsburgs control Central Europe Charles’ son Phillip II took Spain, Netherlands and Spanish New World Possessions.
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Austria - Hungary Unification How did Austria attempt to control European politics post - 1800? Their influence in European affairs was profound. Hosted Congress of Vienna in 1815 Took charge of the “Confederation of the Rhine” How did Austria attempt to control European politics post - 1800? Their influence in European affairs was profound. Hosted Congress of Vienna in 1815 Took charge of the “Confederation of the Rhine”
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Austria - Hungary Unification What was Austria’s 19th century fate? Austria’s power in Europe decreased in the 1800’s. Falling behind economically as they were largely industrialized Plagued by the nationalist uprisings of their minority groups. What was Austria’s 19th century fate? Austria’s power in Europe decreased in the 1800’s. Falling behind economically as they were largely industrialized Plagued by the nationalist uprisings of their minority groups.
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Austria - Hungary Unification What was the ethnic problem in Austria? They ruled over more than a DOZEN different ethnic groups. Each group had its own culture, history and language These groups became increasingly vocal about their desire for self-government. What was the ethnic problem in Austria? They ruled over more than a DOZEN different ethnic groups. Each group had its own culture, history and language These groups became increasingly vocal about their desire for self-government.
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Austria - Hungary Unification What happened in 1848 in Austria? Austria faced a series of significant uprisings within its Empire. Demonstrations for democratic reforms in the capital city of Vienna, Austria. What happened in 1848 in Austria? Austria faced a series of significant uprisings within its Empire. Demonstrations for democratic reforms in the capital city of Vienna, Austria.
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Austria - Hungary Unification What did Austria agree to in 1867? Why did they agree to this? The largest ethnic group (Magyars) who were Hungarians. 1867 Emperor Franz Joseph agreed to the Hungarian Compromise of 1867 Created the Dual Monarchy of Austria and Hungary What did Austria agree to in 1867? Why did they agree to this? The largest ethnic group (Magyars) who were Hungarians. 1867 Emperor Franz Joseph agreed to the Hungarian Compromise of 1867 Created the Dual Monarchy of Austria and Hungary
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Austria - Hungary Unification What was the extent of the Compromise? Emperor would continue to rule from Vienna A second capital city was created in Budapest (Hungary) to rule Eastern part of Empire. Second Parliament was created Hungarians or Magyars were granted enormous ruling power. Austria became Austria-Hungary (Flag now had eagle with two heads) What was the extent of the Compromise? Emperor would continue to rule from Vienna A second capital city was created in Budapest (Hungary) to rule Eastern part of Empire. Second Parliament was created Hungarians or Magyars were granted enormous ruling power. Austria became Austria-Hungary (Flag now had eagle with two heads)
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Ottoman Empire
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Russia What was the PERCEPTION of Russia in the 18th and 19th Centuries? Because Russia was large and populous, people (incorrectly) assumed that it was militarily powerful. What was the PERCEPTION of Russia in the 18th and 19th Centuries? Because Russia was large and populous, people (incorrectly) assumed that it was militarily powerful.
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Russia What was the economic condition of Russia in the 19th Century? Not Industrialized Until 1861 still had serfs! Economy was mostly agricultural Small Middle Class Very Small Upper Class Most population serfs or peasant farmers. What was the economic condition of Russia in the 19th Century? Not Industrialized Until 1861 still had serfs! Economy was mostly agricultural Small Middle Class Very Small Upper Class Most population serfs or peasant farmers.
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Russia Describe Alexander II’s motivations for freeing the serfs. He genuinely wanted to strengthen the bond between the Russian people and the monarchy. He hoped that the move would establish a surplus of labor to be employed in urban factories. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXPP1j1yahg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXPP1j1yahg Take notes on Alexander II and Alexander III to help on your test! Describe Alexander II’s motivations for freeing the serfs. He genuinely wanted to strengthen the bond between the Russian people and the monarchy. He hoped that the move would establish a surplus of labor to be employed in urban factories. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXPP1j1yahg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXPP1j1yahg Take notes on Alexander II and Alexander III to help on your test!
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Russia What were the results? Did not happen Most serfs remained on the land they had worked for centuries No movement into cities What were the results? Did not happen Most serfs remained on the land they had worked for centuries No movement into cities
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Russia Why didn’t economic and political reforms occur in Russia? Small middle class Powerful landowning aristocracy Little change Alexander II was assassinated His son Alexander III cracked down hard on any reforms in Russia. Why didn’t economic and political reforms occur in Russia? Small middle class Powerful landowning aristocracy Little change Alexander II was assassinated His son Alexander III cracked down hard on any reforms in Russia.
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Russia What was the ethnic make-up of Russia? Like the Austrian and Ottoman Empires Had a large number of Ethnic minorities Poles,Fins,Ukrainians,Slavs and a large Jewish Population. What was the ethnic make-up of Russia? Like the Austrian and Ottoman Empires Had a large number of Ethnic minorities Poles,Fins,Ukrainians,Slavs and a large Jewish Population.
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Russia What was RUSSIFICATION? Campaign in which the government attempted to force all minorities to adopt : The Russian language The Russian customs Supposed to be a nationalistic and unifying ploy DID IT WORK? No People resisted and became more committed to maintaining their own culture! What was RUSSIFICATION? Campaign in which the government attempted to force all minorities to adopt : The Russian language The Russian customs Supposed to be a nationalistic and unifying ploy DID IT WORK? No People resisted and became more committed to maintaining their own culture!
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Russia What were pogroms? Murderous raids on Jewish communities. What were the results of these? Many Jews emigrated to the United States during this time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PFQ7Th_rAs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PFQ7Th_rAs What were pogroms? Murderous raids on Jewish communities. What were the results of these? Many Jews emigrated to the United States during this time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PFQ7Th_rAs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PFQ7Th_rAs
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Russia What caused the Russo-Japanese War of 1905? The war was a result of the imperialistic clash of Russia and Japan in Korea. What caused the Russo-Japanese War of 1905? The war was a result of the imperialistic clash of Russia and Japan in Korea.
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Russia What was the result of the war? Russia was defeated by the thoroughly modern Japan in 1905. This was a terrible embarrassment for Russia, and signaled the rise of a powerful Asian state. What was the result of the war? Russia was defeated by the thoroughly modern Japan in 1905. This was a terrible embarrassment for Russia, and signaled the rise of a powerful Asian state.
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