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7.1 Context of 19th Century Politics

1 min readseptember 23, 2021

Bretnea Turner

Bretnea Turner

Bretnea Turner

Bretnea Turner

Context

After the in 1815, conservative governments of Europe attempted to rid society of liberal, to avoid revolutions. Due to the effects of the on Europe, through , it was believed that would lead to further threats to the sovereignty of each European nation.

also became a threat to European empires after Napoleon’s rule in France. began to emerge based on common histories, languages, and religions. These states threatened to upset the balance of power that was so delicately organized by the

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Because power to gain was limited in Europe due to the , and the prohibited colonial involvement in the Western Hemisphere, European nations sought to expand their influence in the and industrialize rapidly. 🌍 will be partitioned to give strong European nations access to valuable resources and trade locations. Rapid will cause an arms race in Europe leading to the deadliest war to date, . 💣

🎥 Watch: AP European History - Imperialism

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Key Terms to Review (13)

Africa

: Africa is the world's second-largest continent both in terms of area and population. It has been home to diverse civilizations throughout history, but during AP European History we focus mainly on its colonization by European powers during the late 19th century (the "Scramble for Africa").

Congress of Vienna

: The Congress of Vienna was a conference held among the major European powers from 1814-1815 to redraw the continent's political map after the defeat of Napoleonic France.

Eastern Hemisphere

: The Eastern Hemisphere is a geographical term for the half of Earth which is east of the prime meridian (which crosses Greenwich, London, UK) and west of the antimeridian. It includes Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

French Revolution

: The French Revolution was a period of radical political and societal change in France from 1789 until 1799 which led to the collapse of Bourbon monarchy and rise of radical political factions.

Imperialism

: Imperialism is a policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power and influence over other countries, either by force or the establishment of economic and political dominance.

Industrialization

: Industrialization is the process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. Individual manual labor is often replaced by mechanized mass production, and craftsmen are replaced by assembly lines.

Liberalism

: Liberalism is a political philosophy advocating for civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom.

Napoleon’s Continental System

: The Continental System was an economic policy implemented by Napoleon Bonaparte against Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. It aimed to destroy Britain's economy by closing European ports to British goods.

Nation-states

: A nation-state is a political entity where the state and nation are congruent. It's a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

Nationalism

: Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and places the interests of the nation above individual or group interests.

Republican Ideas

: Republican ideas refer to principles that emphasize liberty and unalienable individual rights as central values, rejecting monarchy and aristocracy while promoting civic virtue through popular sovereignty.

US Monroe Doctrine

: The Monroe Doctrine was an American policy set forth in 1823 stating that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

World War I

: World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. It involved many of the world's leading powers organized into two opposing alliances: the Allies and Central Powers.

7.1 Context of 19th Century Politics

1 min readseptember 23, 2021

Bretnea Turner

Bretnea Turner

Bretnea Turner

Bretnea Turner

Context

After the in 1815, conservative governments of Europe attempted to rid society of liberal, to avoid revolutions. Due to the effects of the on Europe, through , it was believed that would lead to further threats to the sovereignty of each European nation.

also became a threat to European empires after Napoleon’s rule in France. began to emerge based on common histories, languages, and religions. These states threatened to upset the balance of power that was so delicately organized by the

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2Fcongress_of_vienna.jpg?alt=media&token=9813357c-1a71-4e2c-a259-7e97c5a1f2c5

Because power to gain was limited in Europe due to the , and the prohibited colonial involvement in the Western Hemisphere, European nations sought to expand their influence in the and industrialize rapidly. 🌍 will be partitioned to give strong European nations access to valuable resources and trade locations. Rapid will cause an arms race in Europe leading to the deadliest war to date, . 💣

🎥 Watch: AP European History - Imperialism

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Key Terms to Review (13)

Africa

: Africa is the world's second-largest continent both in terms of area and population. It has been home to diverse civilizations throughout history, but during AP European History we focus mainly on its colonization by European powers during the late 19th century (the "Scramble for Africa").

Congress of Vienna

: The Congress of Vienna was a conference held among the major European powers from 1814-1815 to redraw the continent's political map after the defeat of Napoleonic France.

Eastern Hemisphere

: The Eastern Hemisphere is a geographical term for the half of Earth which is east of the prime meridian (which crosses Greenwich, London, UK) and west of the antimeridian. It includes Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

French Revolution

: The French Revolution was a period of radical political and societal change in France from 1789 until 1799 which led to the collapse of Bourbon monarchy and rise of radical political factions.

Imperialism

: Imperialism is a policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power and influence over other countries, either by force or the establishment of economic and political dominance.

Industrialization

: Industrialization is the process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. Individual manual labor is often replaced by mechanized mass production, and craftsmen are replaced by assembly lines.

Liberalism

: Liberalism is a political philosophy advocating for civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom.

Napoleon’s Continental System

: The Continental System was an economic policy implemented by Napoleon Bonaparte against Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. It aimed to destroy Britain's economy by closing European ports to British goods.

Nation-states

: A nation-state is a political entity where the state and nation are congruent. It's a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

Nationalism

: Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and places the interests of the nation above individual or group interests.

Republican Ideas

: Republican ideas refer to principles that emphasize liberty and unalienable individual rights as central values, rejecting monarchy and aristocracy while promoting civic virtue through popular sovereignty.

US Monroe Doctrine

: The Monroe Doctrine was an American policy set forth in 1823 stating that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

World War I

: World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. It involved many of the world's leading powers organized into two opposing alliances: the Allies and Central Powers.


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