Question 1

Victor Emmanuel II was the king of

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Victor Emmanuel II was the king of Piedmont-Sardinia before becoming the first king of a united Italy.

Question 2

The unification of Italy was due primarily to

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The leadership of Piedmont, particularly the strategic actions of Count Cavour, played the primary role in the unification of Italy in the late 19th century. Cavour used alliances and diplomatic maneuvers to weaken the various Italian states and then used military force to defeat their armies, eventually leading to the creation of a unified Kingdom of Italy. Neither Mazzini's diplomacy nor a popular uprising alone were sufficient to achieve unification, and while the Congress of Paris did address some territorial issues related to Italy, it did not bring about unification. British support during the Crimean War may have been a factor in the later stages of Italian unification, but it was not the primary cause.

Question 3

The call for risorgimento, the revival and unification of Italy, was actively supported by

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The call for risorgimento was actively supported by a small elite of the educated middle class, urban property owners, and professionals who saw the unification of Italy as crucial to modernizing and strengthening the country. The majority of peasants and the Catholic Church were not initially supportive, and neighboring countries were often opposed to Italian unification. While some students may have supported the French Revolution, this was not a major factor in the call for risorgimento in Italy.

Question 4

All of the following are true of the Congress of Paris settlement except that it

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The Congress of Paris settlement did not satisfy all participants and was not scrupulously observed. Russia was unhappy with the settlement and it eventually led to the Crimean War in 1853. The Ottoman Empire also struggled to implement the reforms demanded by the congress.

Question 5

What act was critical for the union of the North and South in Italy in 1860?

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Garibaldi's acceptance of Victor Emmanuel II as king was critical for the union of the North and South in Italy in 1860. Garibaldi, who had led a successful campaign to liberate Southern Italy, recognized the need for a strong central government and agreed to support Victor Emmanuel II as the King of Italy, thus paving the way for the unification of Italy.

Question 6

Summarize the history of German unification.What was the strategy of Bismarck in eliminating the presence of Austria in the German Confederation? What role did the Franco-Prussian War play in arousing support for unification?

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Question 7

Trace the successes and failures of one of the ideologies we studied last chapter, i.e.Conservatism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Socialism, and Romanticism.

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Question 8

Florence Nightingale was a heroine of the Crimean War because she

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Florence Nightingale is widely regarded as a heroine of the Crimean War because she organized a team of nurses to care for wounded British soldiers. She is often referred to as the founder of modern nursing for her work in improving the care of the sick and injured.

Question 9

Describe the two main political factions in Britain.What type of constituents did each attract? Who were their leaders?

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Question 10

What were the chief problems of the Ottoman Empire in the second half of the nineteenth century, and what attempts were made to solve them? How did the Ottoman government deal with Balkan independence movements, and how did its policies result in the partial dismantling of the empire?

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Question 11

In the "Written Record: A New Breed of 'War Correspondent'" feature, what innovation affected the outcome of the war significantly?

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The marshaling of public opinion by near-instant and vivid battlefield reporting had a significant impact on the outcome of the war. The reports from war correspondents provided the public with up-to-date information on the progress of the war and the conditions of the soldiers, which in turn rallied support and boosted morale for the soldiers fighting on the front lines.

Question 12

Provide a comprehensive overview of politics in the West from 1850 to 1880.

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Question 13

What was the Congress System in Europe meant to do?

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The Congress System was an attempt to negotiate between European powers, particularly after the end of the Napoleonic Wars. It involved regular meetings between the major European powers (Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia) to discuss and resolve issues of mutual concern. Its main purpose was to maintain a balance of power in Europe and prevent any one country from dominating the continent. The Congress System did not provide the basis for European union or make pan-European laws, nor was it an attempt to import American political principles.

Question 14

Compare Italy and Germany immediately following their unifications.What policies did the Italian government follow in Italy, and how successful were they? How did the approach of the German government differ, and how did its post-unification position in Europe compare with Italy's?

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Question 15

Which conflict saw the foundation of the Red Cross?

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The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant after he witnessed the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in 1859, during the war between Austria and Piedmont (Sardinia), part of the Italian unification process.

Question 16

Which was not an outcome of the Crimean War?

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The Crimean War did not lead to the resurgence of the Ottoman Empire as a world power. Although it did highlight the declining power of the Ottoman Empire and the need for modernization and reform. The other options are all outcomes of the Crimean War. The war led to the raising of nursing to a professional status, the rise of Italy, Germany and Romania, the breaking of the alliance between Austria and Russia, and the death of 750,000 people.

Question 17

Discuss the what, when, why, and the consequences of the Crimean War.Explain what each participant hoped to gain from it and how its outcome affected international relations.

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Question 18

Which of the following did not occur in the second half of the nineteenth century?

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Question 19

What is Realpolitik?

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Realpolitik is the approach to politics that focuses on practical considerations, such as economics, military strategy, and power politics, rather than ideology or morality. It values the expansion of state power and the pursuit of national self-interest over adherence to principles or values. It is often associated with the approach of 19th-century German statesman Otto von Bismarck.

Question 20

The Crimean War

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Quiz 22: Nationalism and Political Reform, 1850-1880