Nationalism Triumphs in Europe 1800-1915

History

A German statesman who was responsible for the unification of Germany

Otto von Bismarck

A German statesman who was responsible for the unification of Germany. Otto von Bismarck. He was a key figure in bringing together the German states into a single nation in the 19th century.

The forceful takeover of one state's territory by another

Annexation

The forceful takeover of one state's territory by another. annexation. Annexation is when a country takes over and adds another region or territory to its own.

The head of government in Germany

Chancellor

The head of government in Germany. Chancellor. The chancellor is the leader of the German government, similar to a prime minister in other countries.

The German word for emperor

Kaiser

The German word for emperor is kaiser. A kaiser was the title given to the emperors of Germany, particularly during the German Empire from 1871 to 1918.

Is politics based primarily on circumstances and facts

Realpolitik

Is politics based primarily on circumstances and facts. Realpolitik. In history, Realpolitik refers to a pragmatic and practical approach to politics, focusing on power and practicality over ideology.

The term used in German to refer to empires and kingdoms

Reich

The term used in German to refer to empires and kingdoms is Reich. Reich is a German word historically used to describe realms like the Holy Roman Empire or the German Empire.

The conflict between the Prussian government and the Roman Catholic Church

Kulturkampf

The conflict between the Prussian government and the Roman Catholic Church. Kulturkampf. The Kulturkampf was a series of policies in 19th-century Germany aimed at reducing the influence of the Catholic Church in politics and society.

The last German Emperor and King of Prussia

Wilhelm II

The last German Emperor and King of Prussia. Wilhelm II. He was the ruler of Germany during World War I.

A type of government support for the citizens of that society

Social welfare

A type of government support for the citizens of that society social welfare. Social welfare refers to assistance programs that help ensure basic needs are met for all, evolving significantly during the Great Depression to support struggling populations.

An Italian statesman and a leading figure in the movement toward Italian unification

Camillo Cavour

An Italian statesman and a leading figure in the movement toward Italian unification. Camillo Cavour. He was a key architect in uniting Italy into a single nation in the 19th century.

An Italian general who contributed to the Italian unification

Giuseppe Garibaldi

An Italian general who contributed to the Italian unification. Giuseppe Garibaldi. He was a key military leader in the 19th century who helped unify Italy.

Advocates of an anti-authoritarian philosophy that rejects all hierarchies

Anarchists

Advocates of an anti-authoritarian philosophy that rejects all hierarchies. Anarchists believe in a society without government or imposed authority.

The act of leaving a resident country with the intent to settle elsewhere

Emigration

The act of leaving a resident country with the intent to settle elsewhere. Emigration. In history, emigration is when people move from their homeland to live in another country, often for better opportunities or safety.

The Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia

Francis Joseph

The Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia. Francis Joseph. He was a long-reigning monarch of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916.

A Hungarian statesman and Minister of Justice

Ferenc Deak

A Hungarian statesman and Minister of Justice. Ferenc Deak. He was a key figure in achieving the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which created the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary.

When two separate kingdoms are ruled by the same monarch

Dual Monarchy

When two separate kingdoms are ruled by the same monarch. Dual Monarchy. It is when one ruler governs two distinct nations under the same crown, like Austria-Hungary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A riot aimed at the massacre or persecution of an ethnic or religious group

Pogrom

A riot aimed at the massacre or persecution of an ethnic or religious group. Pogrom. In history, a pogrom refers to a violent attack on a specific ethnic or religious community, especially against Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.

The emperor of Russia, the king of Poland and the grand duke of Finland

Alexander II

The emperor of Russia, the king of Poland, and the grand duke of Finland. Alexander II. Alexander II was a Russian tsar known for emancipating the serfs in 1861, initiating a series of important reforms.

A persons who is forced to leave their country due to natural disasters or war and conflict

Refugees

A person who is forced to leave their country due to natural disasters or war and conflict is a refugee. Throughout history, refugees have sought safety and a new start in other countries.

A war fought between Russia and Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom and Sardinia

Crimean War

A war fought between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom, and Sardinia. Crimean War. The Crimean War was a 19th-century conflict sparked by power struggles over territories between major European powers.

A Russian assembly with advisory or legislative functions

Duma

A Russian assembly with advisory or legislative functions. Duma. In history, the Duma is a legislative body in Russia, established in the early 20th century, that was meant to provide some level of representation and influence over government decisions.

Any effort to procure economic and social rights, political rights or equality

Emancipation

Any effort to procure economic and social rights, political rights or equality. Emancipation. In history, emancipation is the process of freeing individuals or groups from legal, social, or political restrictions, such as the liberation of enslaved people.

The third Prime Minister of Russia and Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Empire

Peter Stolypin

The third Prime Minister of Russia and Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Empire, Peter Stolypin. Peter Stolypin was a reformist leader who aimed to modernize Russia's economy and agriculture in the early 20th century.

An institution of local government set up during the emancipation reform in Russia

Zemstvo

An institution of local government set up during the emancipation reform in Russia. Zemstvo. Zemstvo was a form of local self-government in the Russian Empire that handled regional administrative functions and public services.