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What is nationalism?
Identification with and devotion to one's nation, often emphasizing shared culture, language, and history.
What is anti-Semitism?
Hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people.
What is Zionism?
A Jewish nationalist movement that supports the establishment and development of a Jewish state in the historical Land of Israel.
What was the Continental System?
Napoleon's economic blockade of Britain intended to cripple its economy.
What is Pan-Slavism?
A movement promoting the unity of all Slavic peoples.
What was the Dual Monarchy?
The compromise of 1867 creating Austria-Hungary, two separate states under Habsburg rule.
What was the Triple Alliance?
A pre-World War I alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was the Triple Entente?
A pre-World War I alliance between Russia, France, and Great Britain.
What was the October Diploma?
An attempt by Francis Joseph to create a federation of provinces within the Austrian Empire.
What is the Concert of Europe?
A system of alliances and cooperation among European powers in the 19th century to maintain peace and stability.
What was the significance of the Napoleonic Wars?
They fueled nationalism across Europe as people united against French dominance.
What was the Dreyfus Affair?
A scandal in France involving the wrongful conviction of a Jewish officer, exposing deep-seated anti-Semitism.
What was the Compromise of 1867?
It created the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, attempting to stabilize the empire.
What was the significance of the Greek Independence movement?
Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, fueled by nationalism.
What was the significance of the Serbian Independence movement?
Serbia gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830, fueled by nationalism.
What was the significance of the Belgian Independence movement?
Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands in 1830, fueled by nationalism.
What was the significance of the Latin American Revolutions?
Latin American countries revolted against European colonial powers between 1804-1824, driven by nationalism.
What were the Revolutions of 1848?
A series of widespread revolts across Europe, driven by liberalism, nationalism, and social unrest, challenging existing power structures.
What was the Franco-Prussian War?
A conflict between France and Prussia that led to the unification of Germany and fueled French nationalism.
What was the October Diploma?
An attempt by Francis Joseph to create a federation of provinces within the Austrian Empire.
Who was J.G. Fichte?
A German philosopher who emphasized national spirit and identity.
Who were the Grimm Brothers?
They collected German folk tales, fostering a sense of shared culture and contributing to German nationalism.
Who was Giuseppe Mazzini?
An Italian nationalist who advocated for a unified Italy.
Who was Theodor Herzl?
The founder of Zionism, advocating for a Jewish homeland in Israel.
Who was Captain Alfred Dreyfus?
A Jewish officer in the French army wrongly convicted of treason, sparking the Dreyfus Affair.
Who was Francis Joseph?
The Emperor of Austria who created the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
French emperor whose conquests inadvertently fueled nationalism across Europe.
Who were the Pan-Slavists?
People who promoted the unity of Slavic peoples.
Who was Otto von Bismarck?
Prussian statesman who unified Germany through 'blood and iron'.
Who was Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour?
Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia who played a key role in unifying Italy.