Chp. 17 Reaction and Revolution

A desire for small and large ethnic groups to seek independence and defend their interests.

• liberalism

• nationalism

• conservatism

• realism

The Austrian foreign minister of affairs that became the leader of the Congress of Vienna.

• Charles Talleyrand

• Klemens von Metternich

• Lord Castlereagh

• Alexander I

All of the following were goals of the Congress of Vienna:

• Restablish political authority through reinstating the monarchs

• Granting territory to the victors of Napoleon

• Harshly punishing France with war debts

• Maintaing a balance of power through alliances

• Affirming the principles of the French Revolution and providing more freedom for the people

Identify some of the reasons why the Congress of Vienna failed to reach its goals.

• They did not address the concerns of the people and their desires for freedom

• They did not choose to consider the different ethnic groups when redrawing the map

• The "Concert of Europe" alliance system did not work for everyone's self interest

• The monarchs reinstated across Europe provided a sense of security

What happened at the Congress of Vienna?

• World Powers met to execute Napoleon.
• Napoleon decided to invade Russia.
• European Nations met to sign a new constitution.
• European Powers met to re-establish the balance of power after Napoleon.

Who is NOT a key figure in the Italian Unification movement

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Camillo Benso, count di Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Otto Von Bismark

Who is the most important individual when discussing German Unification?

• Otto von Bismark

• Albrecht von Roon

• Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

• Frederick III

Otto von Bismarck created a strong unified German State under Prussian dominance by employing what political strategy of

• realpolitik.

• machiavellianism.

• utopianism.

• populism.

Which statement best summarizes the concept of Realpolitik?

• Moderation in all things.
• Treat others as you wish to be treated.
• All men are created free and equal.
• Power is more important than principles.

The Revolutions of 1848 were -

• successful

• unsuccessful