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Who was Count Camillo di Cavour?
Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, he played a crucial role in unifying Italy through diplomacy and strategic alliances.
Who was Otto von Bismarck?
Prime Minister of Prussia and later Chancellor of Germany, he unified Germany through Realpolitik and strategic wars.
Who was a major figure in the Expedition of the Thousand?
Giuseppe Garibaldi and his forces helped unite the Italian peninsula.
What were the causes and effects of the Breakdown of the Concert of Europe?
Causes: Emergence of new states, economic ambitions, and nationalism/imperialism. Effects: Disrupted the established power balance and increased tensions among European nations.
What were the causes and effects of the Unification of Italy and Germany?
Causes: Nationalism, desire for unified states. Effects: Reshaped the European political landscape and disrupted the balance of power.
What were the causes and effects of the Development of Global Empires?
Causes: Second Industrial Revolution, technological advancements, and the desire for resources and markets. Effects: Colonization of Africa and other regions, exploitation of resources, and increased rivalries among European powers.
What were the causes and effects of the 1848 Revolutions?
Causes: Nationalism, liberalism, and social unrest. Effects: Adoption of constitutional monarchies and increased nationalistic sentiment.
What were the causes of the Scramble for Africa?
European powers competed to colonize Africa for raw materials, markets, and strategic advantages.
What were the effects of the Scramble for Africa?
The exploitation of African resources and the imposition of European rule.
What were the causes of the Second Industrial Revolution?
New technologies like steel, electricity, and the internal combustion engine transformed industries.
What were the effects of the Second Industrial Revolution?
Improved transportation (railroads, steamships) facilitated global expansion, and transformed industries.
What were the causes of a materialistic worldview in the 19th century?
A growing emphasis on acquiring goods as a sign of power.
What were the effects of a materialistic worldview in the 19th century?
A tension between objective, scientific views and individual expression.
What happened during the Unification of Italy?
Led by Count Camillo di Cavour, Italy unified through diplomacy and war, creating a new nation-state in 1861.
What happened during the Unification of Germany?
Led by Otto von Bismarck, Germany unified through Realpolitik and strategic wars, creating a new nation-state in 1871.
What was the significance of the Berlin Conference (1884-1885)?
Formalized the division of Africa among European powers, marking a key event in the Scramble for Africa.
What was the impact of the 1848 Revolutions?
Led to the adoption of constitutional monarchies and increased nationalistic sentiment across Europe.
What was the Austro-Sardinian War?
A key event in the Italian Unification, where Cavour used diplomacy and war to unite the Italian peninsula.
What was the Expedition of the Thousand?
A key event in the Italian Unification, where Garibaldi and his forces helped unite the Italian peninsula.
What was the Austro-Prussian War?
A key event in the German Unification, where Bismarck used Realpolitik and strategic wars to unify the German states.
What was the Franco-Prussian War?
A key event in the German Unification, where Bismarck used Realpolitik and strategic wars to unify the German states.
What was the main outcome of the Second Industrial Revolution?
New technologies like steel, electricity, and the internal combustion engine transformed industries and facilitated global expansion.
What was the impact of railroads and steamships in the 19th century?
Improved transportation facilitated global expansion and trade during the Second Industrial Revolution.