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Define Liberalism.
Political ideology emphasizing individual rights, constitutional government, and free markets.
Define Nationalism.
Belief in the importance of national identity based on shared culture, language, and history.
Define Conservatism (in the 19th century context).
Political ideology supporting traditional social hierarchies, monarchies, and established institutions.
Define Industrial Revolution.
A period of major technological advancement that began in Great Britain and spread to other parts of Europe and the US.
Define Imperialism.
Policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Define the 'White Man's Burden'.
Belief that Europeans had a duty to civilize non-European peoples.
Define Balance of Power.
A distribution of power among nations so that no single state can dominate.
Define Militarism.
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Define Socialism.
A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
Define Urbanization.
The process by which large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in relatively small areas, forming cities.
What was the Congress of Vienna?
A meeting of European powers in 1815 to restore the old order after Napoleon's defeat and prevent future revolutions.
What were the Revolutions of 1830?
A series of uprisings in Europe, including France and Belgium, driven by liberal and nationalist sentiments.
What were the Revolutions of 1848?
A wave of widespread revolts across Europe, sparked by economic hardship and political discontent.
What was the First Industrial Revolution?
A period of significant technological advancements, beginning in Great Britain, characterized by new machines, factories, and urbanization.
What was the Second Industrial Revolution?
A period of rapid industrial growth and innovation, marked by new technologies like electricity, steel, and chemicals.
What was the Scramble for Africa?
The rapid colonization of the African continent by European powers in the late 19th century.
What was the Berlin Conference (1884-1885)?
A meeting of European powers to divide Africa among themselves.
What was the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The event that triggered World War I, when the Archduke was killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
What was the creation of the Triple Alliance?
An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed for mutual defense.
What was the creation of the Triple Entente?
An alliance between France, Great Britain, and Russia, formed as a counterweight to the Triple Alliance.
Who was Metternich?
Austrian statesman and key figure at the Congress of Vienna, known for his conservative policies.
Who was Castlereagh?
British Foreign Secretary and key player in the Congress of Vienna.
Who was Alexander I?
Tsar of Russia during the Congress of Vienna.