Ch.8 Revolutions Padlet - Eli by Elijah Newlon

German Flag 1871

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 15:57:20 UTC

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28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 15:58:22 UTC

This video explains the unification of Germany in 1871. Broken into numerous states within the Roman Empire, Austria was the dominant power until the Reformation weakened them. Prussia became a powerful kingdom, and during the Napoleonic Wars, Germans began to unify. After Napoleon's defeat, the German Confederation struggled with internal rivalries, leading to calls for unification and reforms, leading to the revolution of 1848. Leaders like Otto von Bismarck were very important, advocating for unification. Bismarck started conflicts, such as the wars against Denmark and Austria, which led to the formation of the German Confederation. In 1871, following a successful war with France, the German Empire was created with Wilhelm I as the emperor, changing the balance of power in Europe and making Germany a dominant force.

German Flag 1871

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:01:33 UTC

impressionism painting

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:02:36 UTC

Haiti Flag 1804

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:11:21 UTC

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28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:12:04 UTC

This video explains the revolution led by Toussaint L'Ouverture and the challenges he faced in leading Saint Domingue towards independence. Initially, Toussaint believed that the survival of the colony and the ideals of freedom depended on mobilizing the black population to return to cane fields, which others disagreed with, leading to otherd believing it was slavery. In 1802, faced with a massive French force, Toussaint fought for three months before surrendering. Although he was treated with honor, he was arrested and sent to France. Following Napoleon's reinstatement of slavery in Guadeloupe, the black population began a revolution. Jean-Jacques Dessalines was appointed as the leader, employing the scorched earth tactic to drive out the French, leading to Haiti's declaration of independence in 1804.

Haiti Map 1804

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:12:47 UTC

romanticism painting

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:14:03 UTC

Italy Flag 1848

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:18:05 UTC

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28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:18:40 UTC

The video explains the unification of Italy from the fall of Rome to the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The Italian Peninsula was broken into independent states. Napoleon's invasion caused a Kingdom of Italy to be formed, which started a push to unify it. After his defeat, Austria and other countries regained control, until the 1848 uprisings aimed to stop it. They were quickly halted, however. Key figures such as King Victor Emmanuel II and Prime Minister Cavour sought alliances with France, to counter Austria. The second war of Italian independence led to a victory, and Garibaldi's campaigns in Sicily also helped. By 1861, Italy was proclaimed a kingdom, though it still did not have Venice and Rome. Following various wars, including the Franco Prussian War, Italy secured Venice in 1866 and Rome in 1870. They were then established as a unified state. However, they faced internal challenges and regional issues.

Italy Map 1861

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:18:56 UTC

impressionism painting

28newlonelijah — 2024-10-15 16:19:55 UTC

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28newlonelijah — 2024-10-16 16:06:20 UTC

The article explained the unification of Italy in 1861, which was a political and social movement, resulting in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy. Leaders such as Giuseppe Garibaldi, Count Camillo di Cavour, and King Victor Emmanuel II helped resolve regional divisions and end foreign conflicts. The movement included wars, diplomatic efforts, and uprisings, to consolidate the independent states and territories on the Italian peninsula. The unification process continued into the following decades, with the annexation of Rome in 1870, fully creating Italy's unification.

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28newlonelijah — 2024-10-16 16:16:59 UTC

The article explains the Haitian Revolution of 1804, which was an anti-colonial insurrection that led to the establishment of Haiti as an independent republic. Started by slaves in Saint Domingue, the revolution was fueled by disagreements on the bad plantation conditions and inspired by the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Leaders such as Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, played crucial roles in the fight against French colonial rule. The conflict resulted in the declaration of independence in 1804, which had a large effect on slavery across the world, while also leading to economic issues.

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28newlonelijah — 2024-10-16 16:30:49 UTC