October Diploma
Definition
The October Diploma was a constitution issued by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in 1860. It aimed to resolve the political crisis of the Austrian Empire by creating a federation under his rule, with each state having its own diet (legislative assembly).
Related terms
Constitutionalism: This is a belief in limiting governmental power through a written charter or constitution. In this case, it's like setting house rules that everyone must follow.
Federalism: This is a system where power is divided between national and regional governments. It's like dividing chores among family members - some tasks are for everyone (national), while others are specific to each person (regional).
Franz Joseph I: He was an Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary from 1848 until his death in 1916. Imagine him as the head of this big, complex family trying to keep everything together.
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AP European History - 7.2 Nationalism
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What was the purpose of the October Diploma issued by Francis Joseph?
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