European Revolutions of 1848

Who is regarded as the architect of the new conservative order in Europe after the peace settlement of 1815?

• Louis-Philippe

• Prince Klemens von Metternich

• François Guizot

• King Ferdinand the Second

What did the liberals seek in Europe, as mentioned in the text?

• Economic reforms

• Military expansion

• Personal freedoms and civil rights

• Monarchy restoration

Which country witnessed the first revolution of 1848, leading to the declaration of independence and re-adoption of its liberal constitution?

• France

• Austria

• Italy

• Spain

What was the response of the French government to the public works program, 'National Workshops', aimed at alleviating unemployment in Paris?

• Expansion of the program

• Increased funding for the program

• Immediate closure of the program

• Introduction of new reforms

Who composed the 'Radetzky March' to celebrate the victory of the Austrian forces in Italy?

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Johann Strauss

• Lajos Batthyány

• Josip Jelačić

Which city fell to the Austrian forces during the Hungarian revolution of 1848?

• Budapest

• Berlin

• Prague

• Vienna

Who was the Austrian Chancellor who was informed of the revolution in Paris and later resigned, heading into exile in England?

• François Guizot

• King Ferdinand the Second

• Louis-Philippe

• Prince Klemens von Metternich

Which country's King backed a new constitution and reforms, successfully pre-empting any revolutionary disturbance?

• Russia

• Netherlands

• Denmark

• Britain

What was the response of Emperor Nicholas of Russia to the calls for reforms in his country?

• He supported the calls for reforms

• He remained neutral

• He implemented reforms

• He opposed any reforms

Who was among those arrested and subjected to a mock execution in Russia, before being exiled to Siberia?

• Lajos Batthyány

• Johann Strauss

• Fyodor Dostoevsky

• Karl Marx