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56 Cards in this Set
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When did the 3rd French Republic occur?
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1895
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In 1895, what country had it's third republic?
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France
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The Franco-Prussian War occured in _____.
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1895
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Who was Edouard Drumont?
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-single handedly tried to go after the Jews
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Who was Alfred Dreyfus?
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He was a French artillery officer with a Jewish background
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Who was arrested with false evidence about secret plans that were being leaked by the French to Germany in 1894?
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Alfred Dreyfus
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When was Alfred Dreyfus in jail?
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1894-1899
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Was Alfred Dreyfus ever pardoned?
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yes
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What year was Alfred Dreyfus pardoned?
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1906
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What is Alsace and Lorraine?
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They were two parts of France that were taken away
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What was Impressionist art considered?
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"cool" art
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Name an impressionist artist
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Monet
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When did the post impressionist period begin?
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After the impressionist period
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Name a post impressionist artist
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Van Gogh
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When did the art form of cubism occur?
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1905-1911
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Name an artist who practiced cubism
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Pablo Picasso
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What did Alexander II do?
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He freed the slaves in Russia in 1861
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When did Alexander II rule Russia?
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1858-1881
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Who introduced military reform in Russia in 1874?
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Alexander II
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Alexander II introduced military reform in ______.
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1874
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What did Alexander II do in 1875?
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He put restrictions on political parties
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When did Alexander II put restrictions on political parties?
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In 1875
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When did Alexander III rule?
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1881-1894
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Was Alexander III like his father? why or why not?
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Unlike his dad. He ruled by repression
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What did Alexander III believe the problem with Russia was?
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That Russia wasn't 'Russian' enough
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Who created Russification?
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Alexander III
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Who hated Pogroms?
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Alexander III
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What were pogroms?
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troops that charged into Jewish villages killing Jews violently
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What do people considered to be one of Alexander III good accomplishments?
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creating the trans-siberian railroad
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How long did people work on the trans-siberian railroad?
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1891-1913
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Alexander III created something that transformed Russia. What was it?
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The trans-siberian railroad
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Who was the last Czar of Russia?
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Nicholas II
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When did Nicholas II rule Russia?
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1894
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In 1894, Nicholas II was the last _____ of ______.
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Czar of Russia
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Nicholas had great plans for Russia, but...
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he wasn't the best ruler
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What was the Khodynka Tragedy?
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1389 people were trampled to death, just to get some coffee mugs
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What are Populists?
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It's a loose, political organization.
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What are Social Revolutionaries?
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It was a political party in Russia in the early 20th century
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What were Social Democrats responsible for?
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The revolution of workers
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Social Democrats split into how many groups?
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2 groups
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Social Democrats split into 2 groups. what were the 2 groups called?
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1. Bolsheriks
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Who was Father Gapon?
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-priest
-organized a workers movement in Russia |
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Who created Duma?
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Nicholas II
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What is Duma?
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It's like Parliament
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What did Duma do?
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It gave into the workers since they lost to Japan
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Is Duma important today?
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No.
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Who was Benjamin Disraoli?
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Leader of the Conservatives in Britain
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Who was William Gladstone?
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Leader of the Liberal party in Britain
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What are some of William Gladstone's characteristics?
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-pompous and annoying
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How many times was William Gladstone prime minister for?
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4 times
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When did the Independent Labour Party occur?
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1895
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Who was Lloyd George?
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He gave the working class major benefits
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When did Lloyd George give the working class major benefits?
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1909
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What was the Triple Alliance?
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3 of the biggest unions in Britain
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What were the 3 of the biggest unions in Britain?
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1. railways
2. coal 3. transportation |
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What did the 3 of the biggest unions do?
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They joined together to become stronger
aka the Triple Alliance |
