19th Century Social and Political Movements

What was the main goal of Prince Metternich and his allies at the Congress of Vienna?

• To promote industrialization across Europe.

• To establish new trade routes with American colonies.

• To prevent future revolutions and maintain social order.

• To expand the territories of their respective empires.

Which European countries lost control over their North, Central, and South American colonies in the 1810s and 1820s?

• France and Great Britain

• Portugal and Spain

• The Netherlands and Belgium

• Russia and Austria

What was the main objective of the Decembrists in Russia in December 1825?

• To establish a new trade agreement with European powers.

• To replace Tsar Nicholas I with his more liberal older brother.

• To gain independence for Poland from Russian rule.

• To promote the industrialization of Siberia.

What was a key outcome of the "Three Glorious Days" of July 1830 in France?

• France became a republic with universal suffrage.

• Charles X remained king but implemented democratic reforms.

• A constitutional monarchy was established with Louis-Philippe as king.

• Strict censorship and aristocratic privileges were fully restored.

What was the main goal of the Corn Laws passed by the British Parliament?

• To lower food prices for the working class.

• To increase the import of foreign grain.

• To protect the wealth of landowners by keeping grain prices high.

• To establish free trade policies.

What event occurred in St. Peter's Field, Manchester, in 1819, where police violently suppressed a protest?

• The Great Reform Act was signed.

• The Peterloo Massacre.

• The formation of the Catholic Association.

• The first industrial factory opened.

Which of the following was a key outcome of the Great Reform Act of 1832 in Britain?

• All women gained the right to vote.

• It gave voting rights to all working-class men.

• It eliminated "rotten boroughs" and gave more representation to industrial cities.

• It led to the immediate end of child labor.

What did early socialists like Robert Owen and Charles Fourier emphasize in their ideas for society?

• The importance of individual competition and profit.

• The need for strong military power and national expansion.

• The creation of communities focused on harmony, efficient management, and the well-being of all members.

• The return to traditional agricultural practices.