In 1866‚ Prussia defeated Austria and the Austro-Prussian war. With its victory‚ Prussia gained control of the newly organized North German Confederation‚ a union of Prussia and 21 smaller German units. With the pressure of the Hungarians‚ Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria split his empire in half‚ declaring Austria and Hungary Independent
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Community-1993 European Union (EU)/ Maastricht treaty- single currency (Euro) •Globalization •Unification of East and West-economic troubles/ “new Europe” FRQ 2 Metternich‚ Foreign Minister of Austria from 1815-1848‚ and Bismarck of Prussia from 1862-1890‚ were the same in their foreign policy goals with their conservative beliefs that the ideas of liberalism and revolution must be crushed‚ however Metternich often engaged in war while Bismarck only participated in war if completely
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those who believe they were in "high circles" gathered together to redraw territorial boundaries and fashion a lasting peace at the end of the Napoleonic wars after the downfall of Napoleon.  Dominated by four major victors Great Britain‚ Prussia‚ Russia‚ and Austria set peace term with France in April.  signing a crucial document  legitimacy (territories should once more be placed under the control of the old ruling houses of the traditional order)‚ and stability (balance
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In the first segment‚ the audience listens to stories of Fredrick the Great‚ King of Prussia‚ and his need to make Prussia an international power. The ruthlessness of Frederick is really a symbol of the Enlightenment movement. Through good intentions‚ one makes sacrifices to see their idea become a reality. Frederick sacrificed his soldiers and his citizens
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231 gave the peacemakers the right to punish Germany‚ and they tried to prevent war by weakening the Germans so they would never be able to go to war again”(ToV & Germany 1). Germany had lost their richest farming land‚ West Prussia which was a major loss because West Prussia help them increase their money massively. The Germans were forbidden to unite with Austria which was ensured to keep the Germans weak. All of effects on Germany had left them weak and vulnerable all for one cause‚ so they could
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Berlin‚ Germany‚ the capital of the country‚ is a large city full of historical landmarks‚ museums‚ and plenty of activities. The city has a multitude of things from museums to hiking and from shopping to water sports. The city is a large tourist spot and a very popular place to visit. The city has a variety of things to do that can occupy even the most pickiest of travelers. The city has a large historical significance and has been around since the dark ages. The city has a huge place in history
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Children commonly worked from a very young age; most in Britain worked in: Answer a. shipyards. b. textile plants. c. mines. d. domestic service. e. rail yards. Question One explanation for Britain’s lead in the Industrial Revolution was that: Answer a. the majority of its entrepreneurs were from the aristocracy. b. the government subsidized all rural industry. c. the pursuit of wealth was perceived as a worthy goal in life. d. Oxford and Cambridge produced a surplus of engineers. e. Britain
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Q. 1 Define the term “Mercantilism”. What are its salient features? Ans : - Mercantilism is an economic theory‚ thought to be a form of economic nationalism‚[1] that holds that the prosperity of a nation is dependent upon its supply of capital‚ and that the global volume of international trade is "unchangeable". Economic assets (or capital) are represented by bullion (gold‚ silver‚ and trade value) held by the state‚ which is best increased through a positive and healthy balance of trade with other
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Austria. The influenced of Prussia was also important to the creation of the united of Italy. In 1866‚ the austro-prussian war occurred. Garibaldi fought against the Austrian when the Italian government formed an alliance with Bismarck. Bismarck promised to give Venetia to Italy if the Italians help them fight against Austria. The Italians helped the Prussians to win and the Prussian handed over the Venetia to the Italians as promised. Therefore‚ the influenced of Prussia leas to Italy successfully
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This war had European origins in the sense that it began because land was taken from Austria “during the War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748)” by Frederik II‚ the king of Prussia. During this war‚ there were two major sides with “France‚ Austria‚ Russia‚ Saxony‚ Sweden‚ and (after 1762) Spain on one side and Prussia‚ Great Britain‚ and Hanover on the other.” Because of the vast number of countries that fought in this war‚ some individuals view the Seven Years’ War as the very First World War
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