All Flashcards
What was the significance of Greek Independence?
Example of cultural and racial nationalism leading to breakaway from empires.
What happened in the unifications of Italy and Germany?
Nationalism was used to unify these countries, shifting the balance of power.
What was the result of the creation of the Dual Monarchy in 1867?
A desperate attempt by Austria-Hungary to maintain stability amidst rising nationalism.
What was the effect of the Second Industrial Revolution on Imperialism?
It provided the technology (military, medical, communication) for empire-building.
What was the result of Imperialism?
It created tensions in Europe and resistance from colonized people, contributing to WWI.
What was the impact of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
It shook up society and was later twisted into Social Darwinism to justify racism.
What was a result of the rise of Realism in art?
It aimed to show life as it really was, focusing on mundane and everyday scenes.
What was the result of New Imperialism?
European powers engaged in a global land grab, driven by economic, ideological, and strategic motivations.
What was the impact of the weakening Ottoman Empire?
It upset the balance of power in Europe, contributing to the conditions that led to World War I.
What was the impact of Albert Einstein challenging Newton's physics?
It challenged the prevailing positivist view that science held all the answers.
Who was Camilo di Cavour?
Key figure in the unification of Italy, using nationalism to achieve political goals.
Who was Otto von Bismarck?
Key figure in the unification of Germany, using nationalism to achieve political goals.
Who was Napoleon III?
Conservative leader who co-opted nationalism to strengthen his state.
Who was Charles Darwin?
Scientist whose theory of evolution was later twisted into Social Darwinism.
Who was Albert Einstein?
Challenged Newtonian physics and the prevailing idea of positivism.
Who was Sigmund Freud?
Explored the irrational side of human nature, challenging positivism.
Who was Jean-François Millet?
Realist artist known for depicting everyday scenes, such as in The Gleaners.
Who was Henri Rousseau?
Post-Impressionist artist who focused on individual expression.
Causes and effects of the rise of nationalism?
Causes: Shared culture, politics, or perceived race. Effects: Unification of states (Italy, Germany), breakaways from empires, anti-Semitism.
Causes and effects of Social Darwinism?
Cause: Misinterpretation of Darwin's theory. Effects: Justification for racism and imperialism.
Causes and effects of New Imperialism?
Causes: Economic needs, ideological beliefs, rivalries. Effects: Tensions, resistance, path to WWI.
Causes and effects of the weakening Congress System?
Cause: Rising nationalism. Effect: Instability and shift in the European balance of power.
Causes and effects of the Second Industrial Revolution?
Cause: Technological advancements. Effects: Enabled imperialism through advanced weaponry, medicine, and communication.
Causes and effects of resistance to imperialism?
Cause: European control. Effect: Rise of nationalism in colonized regions and organized resistance movements.
Causes and effects of the shift from Romanticism to Realism in art?
Cause: Reaction against the idealism of Romanticism. Effect: Focus on depicting mundane and everyday scenes.
Causes and effects of Zionism?
Cause: Anti-Semitism in Europe. Effect: Advocacy for a Jewish homeland.
Causes and effects of the creation of the Dual Monarchy?
Cause: Rising nationalism within the Austrian Empire. Effect: Attempt to maintain stability by creating Austria-Hungary.
Causes and effects of the shift from Realism to Modern Art?
Cause: Desire for individual expression. Effect: Emergence of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism.