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IB European History
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History
11th Grade
09/14/2011

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Battle of Waterloo
Definition
Final defeat of Napoleon: 18 June 1815
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Congress of Vienna
Definition
Discuss peace post-Napoleon: Assembled September 1814
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One Hundred Days
Definition
Napoleon returned from exile: March - June 1815
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Three demons of Europe
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Republicanism, liberalism, and nationalism (started during French Revolution 1789-1799)
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Metternich system
Definition
Complete balance of power, repress any uprising
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Who was in the Quadruple Alliance of 1814 and what did it do?
Definition
Prussia, Austria, Russia, UK; rose up army to defeat Napoleon during 100 Days (Waterloo); goal to crush France in event of uprising
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Holy Alliance of 1814
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Austria, Prussia, Russia; prevent and destroy three evils
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Why didn't the Congess of Vienna unite Germany?
Definition
They didn't want to make them strong enough to cause problems, nor weak enough to seduce France into conquering
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What did the Battle of Vienna do to Germany?
Definition
Condensed the 300+ states into 32 states, creating German Confederacy (1814-1866)
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What were the reprecussions for France after the end of Napoleon's reign?
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They had to pay a small reparation, and had millitary occupation until it was paid.
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What were the four stages during the Revolutions of 1848?
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1. agitate for change 2. revolt 3. argue within new government 4. old government return to power, often more repressive
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What sparked the Revolutions of 1848?
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The second revolution in France and Paris riot (June Days)
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What part did Vienna play in revolutions of 1848?
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Wanted self-rule, Ferdinand I was forced into constitution, Metternich resigned
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What was the Roman Republic?
Definition
Created by Mazzini and Garibaldi, collapsed in 1849; a revolutionary state with many liberal ideas
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What was Young Italy?
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Started by Mazzini in 1832
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When was Sardinia defeated in the Battle of 1848?
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Battles of Custoza 1848 and Novara 1849
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Who was King Frederick William IV?
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King of Prussia during 1848, "Crown from the Gutter"
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How did the Revolution of 1848 begin in Milan?
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Tobacco boycott 1 Jan 1848, 3 Jan Tobacco Riot, full riot in March
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How did the Revolution of 1848 begin in Sicily?
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12 Jan 1848 put up baricades, 10 Feb King granted constitution (Charles Albert)
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What was the main cause of the Crimean War?
Definition
Power vacuum in Balkan Peninsula (Eastern Question)
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What was Napoleon III's role in the start of the Crimean War?
Definition
Came to power in 1852, pursuaded Turkish Sultan to give protection of Christians
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Why did the Russians want control of Balkan?
Definition
Control Red Sea, Constantinople (center of faith)
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Why did the UK fear Russian control in Balkan?
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They thought Russia might take over India and Egypt
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What was the UK's opening move in the Crimean War?
Definition
Lord Palmerston ordered Navy to guard Besika Bay outside of Dardenelles Strait
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What was the order of declaring war in Crimean
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Turkey on Russia 1853; Uk on Russia 1854; France on Russia 1854
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