Question 1

Trace the course of reform in Britain from 1815 to 1848. What were some sources of discontent, and what reforms were made by the government? What were some goals of the Chartists and of the Anti-Corn Law League? Which group was successful?

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Question 2

Fully discuss the political ideologies that were part of the legacy of the Age of Revolution, and show their role in the history of the West from 1815 to 1850.

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Question 3

The Congress of Vienna attempted to reconstruct Europe after the Napoleonic War according to

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The Congress of Vienna attempted to reconstruct Europe after the Napoleonic War according to the principle of "legitimacy and compensation." However, this principle was not consistently followed as some territorial changes occurred without the consent of the affected populations.

Question 4

Considering the havoc caused by the French Revolution and the tremendous cost in lives and suffering, do you think the conservatives had a valid point in advocating traditional ways and careful changes? What did Edmund Burke mean by calling the arguments of the revolutionaries "abstract"?

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Question 5

Explain nineteenth-century liberalism and compare it with contemporary liberalism.

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Question 6

Discuss the waves of revolution that spread throughout Europe from France in 1830 and especially in 1848. How many reasons can you think of to explain why they occurred? For each type of cause, give examples drawn from the various European states.

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Question 7

Conservatism in the early nineteenth century included the idea that

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Conservatism in the early nineteenth century emphasized the importance of maintaining traditional institutions and practices, which were viewed as legitimate because of their longevity and proven success in preserving social order and stability. This contrasts with more radical ideologies, such as liberalism and socialism, which sought to challenge and transform existing institutions in the pursuit of greater political and economic equality.

Question 8

Summarize the main provisions of the Congress of Vienna settlement. How was France treated by the victorious powers? How did European statesmen plan to deal with issues of common interest before they became crises?

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Question 9

Explain utopian socialism and other socialist ideologies prior to Marx.

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Question 10

Discuss the characteristics of romanticism and the ways in which it represented a reaction against the Enlightenment. What were some of its effects on literature, art, and religion?

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Question 11

Referring to the chapter feature, "The Visual Record: Raft of Medusa," how is this painting representative of both Romanticism and the political turmoil of its time?

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Question 12

Discuss the theories of Karl Marx and their appeal for industrial workers.

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Question 13

Explain nineteenth-century nationalism, and compare and contrast it both with traditional patriotism and with nationalism in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

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Question 14

Which of the following is not a true statement about the 1848 revolutions?

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The statement that the revolutions were, on the whole, successful is not true. While some gains were made in some areas, overall the revolutions did not lead to significant long-term changes or the establishment of widespread democratic systems.

Question 15

Define the following terms: Frankfurt Assembly

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Question 16

Territorial agreements at the Congress included all of the following except

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Question 17

The Concert of Europe

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The Concert of Europe was a series of meetings between the Great Powers of Europe (Russia, Prussia, Austria, Great Britain, and eventually France) aimed at resolving international crises and maintaining peace on the continent. It demonstrated a recognition of a common European destiny, as well as France's rehabilitation after the Napoleonic Wars. However, while it was generally successful in preventing major wars, it did not prevent smaller conflicts and ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of World War I.

Question 18

Trace the process by which France, having lost an emperor and received a constitutional monarchy in return, ended up with another Emperor Napoleon. Cite events leading to the revolutions of 1830 and 1848, and account for the great popularity and election victory of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Question 19

All of the following were features of romanticism except

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Romanticism was characterized by a focus on emotion, nature, and the glorification of the past, rather than an objective analysis of natural phenomena, which is more aligned with the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and scientific inquiry.

Question 20

Discuss the Greek revolt. Do you think it posed a dilemma for the Great Powers committed to the Congress of Vienna settlement? Why or why not?

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Quiz 21: Restoration, Reform, and Revolution, 1814-1848