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What role did Otto von Bismarck play in the unification of Germany?

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What role did Otto von Bismarck play in the unification of Germany?

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Unification of Germany
Ottoman von Bismarck led Prussia in the unification of Germany through war and by appealing to nationalist feelings.
Bismarck's action were seen as an example of Realpolitik, which justifies all means to achieve and hold power.
The Franco-Prussian War led to the creation of the German state.

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What events led to the unification of italy? 

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What events led to the unification of italy? 

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Unification of Italy
Count Cavour unified Northern Italy.
Giuseppe Garibaldi joined southern Italy to northern Italy.
The papal States (including Rome) became the last to join Italy.

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How did nationalism and democracy influence national revolution?

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How did nationalism and democracy influence national revolution?

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National pride, economic competition, and democratic ideals stimulated the growth of nationalism.
The terms of the Congress of Vienna led to widespread discontent in Europe especially in Italy and German states. Unsuccessful revolutions of 1848 increased nationalistic tensions.
In contrast to continental Europe, Great Britain expanded political rights through legislative means and made slavery illegal in the British Empire.

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What was the significance of the Congress of Vienna?

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What was the significance of the Congress of Vienna?

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Legacy of the Congress of Vienna
"Balance of power" doctrine.
Restoration of monarchies.
New political map of Europe
New political philosophies (liberalism, conservatism)

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Legacy of Napoleon
Unsuccessful attempt to unify Europe under French Domination.
Napoleonic Code.
Awakened feelings of national pride and growth of nationalism

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How did the Monroe Doctrine impact revolutions in Latin America?

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How did the Monroe Doctrine impact revolutions in Latin America?

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Issued by U.S. President James Monroe in 1823, this document stated that Latin American nations were acknowledged to be independent. and any attempts by European powers to impose their own system on any independent state in the Western Hemisphere would be viewed as a threat to its own peace and safety

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What were the contributions of Toussaint L'Ouverture and Simon Bolivar to revolutions in Latin America?

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What were the contributions of Toussaint L'Ouverture and Simon Bolivar to revolutions in Latin America?

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Toussaint L'Ouverture: former slave who let Haitian rebellion against French, defeated the armies of three foreign powers: Spain, France, and Britain.

Bolivar: liberated the northern areas of Latin America, and was a native-born resident who led revolutionary efforts.

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How did the French and American Revolutions influence Latin American independence movements?

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How did the French and American Revolutions influence Latin American independence movements?

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On the Americas (1800s), slaves in Haiti rebelled, abolished slavery, and won independence. Father Miguel Hidalgo started the movement and independence came to French, Spanish, and Portuguese colonies: Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

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How did spain and portugal maintain control of their latin american domains ?

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How did spain and portugal maintain control of their latin american domains ?

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With rigid class structure: Viceroys (colonial officers), creoles, and Mestizo

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What were the characteristics of the colonial system in Latin America in the 19th century?

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What were the characteristics of the colonial system in Latin America in the 19th century?

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Colonial governments mirrored the home governments. Catholicism had a strong influence on the development of the colonies.