Spielvogel Ch 22-24
The Pan-German League advocated
Anti-liberal policies including the development of a global German colonial empire to unite all classes of citizens at home.
In Foundations of the Nineteenth Century (1899), Houston stewart Chamberlain predicted that Germany was destined to
Lead the Aryan race to the conquest of Europe.
Inquiry into the disintegrative processes within atoms became a central theme in the new physics in part due to the
Marie and Pierre Curie on radium and radiation.
England and France entered the Crimean War in 1854 because they feared growing influence in the Mediterrean by
Russia
Which of the following was a major development in British politics before 1914?
The continual growth of political democracy.
Which of the following statements best applies to Austria-Hungary before World War II?
The nationality problem remained unresolved.
In addition to examining everyday life, the literary Realist of the mid-nineteenth century were also interested in
avoiding sentimental language by using careful observation and description.
At its premier, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, now considered as a classic example of modernism in music and ballet,
caused a riot by the audience because of its sharp dissonance and blatant sensuality.
The Bismarckian System had the ultimate result of
dividing Europe into 2 opposing groups of nations making war more likely.
Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian-born leader of German unification
practices Realpolitik in conducting domestic and foreign policy.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan
sent many Japanese abroad to be educated in the ways of the west and adopted many western reforms in political and military organization.
In late 19th century Europe, increased competition for forgein markets and the growing importance of domestic demand of economic development led to
A strong reaction against free trade and imposition of steep protective tariffs by most nations.
The Communist Manifesto of Marx and Engels
Based all historical development on class struggle.
Which one of the following was not a part of the emergence of the late 19th century mass society?
Diminishment of the conditions of the lower class.
Louis Napoleon's Second Empire was brought to an end by
France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.
As a statesman, Bismark can best be appreciated as
a consummate politician and opportunist capitalizing on unexpected events and manipulating affairs to his favor.
Among the key political consequences of Disreali's Reform Act of 1867 was
a large increase in the number of voters and tighter organization of Liberal and Conservative political parties.
Theodor Herzl, the leader of the Zionist movement,
advocated the creation of Jewish state in Palestine.
The greatest difference between Naturalism and Realism in literature was
in general, naturalism was more pessimistic than realism.
Under the chancellorship of Bismark, Germany
passed social welfare legislation to woo workers away from the Social Democrats.
In seeking unification, many Italian nationalist in the 1850s looked for leadership from
the Kingdom of Piedmont
An issue that brought socialist together in the 19th century was
the desire to improve working and living conditions for most workers.
During the 19th century, Jews
were emancipated in most countries but still faced restrictions.
The middle class of 19th century Europe
were very concerned with the propriety and shared values of hard work and Christian morality.
In 1852 the Second Empire in France was created
when French voters overwhelmingly voted for the restoration of the empire.
