Prussia

The French revolution which began in 1789 was an important point in world history because of the significant political turmoil it caused throughout Europe. One may ask how did this all started. The French revolution was a time of political and social change in France, during which the structure of the government changed drastically from an absolute monarchy to an enlightenment based principles of nationalism and inherent rights. The French citizens also eliminated the feudal privileges for the…

the War of Spanish Succession, both similar in the struggle of power between the ruling kingdoms of Europe. The War of Austrian Succession, however, related to a feud over the remaining Habsburg territories, drawing in the nations of France, Spain, Prussia on one side and Austria, Britain, and Holland on the other. The War of Austrian Succession soon became a major international conflict, stemming from the question of Maria Theresa’s succession to the Austrian throne, which in turn had…

into one powerful nation. As the map of central Europe applied in the 1850s, Prussia and Austria were two rivalries that competed for dominance over a sequence of minor and compact principalities that had ferocious intent to maintain their independence and distinguishable characteristics. Bismarck established an alliance with Austria to contend with Denmark over its two southern provinces, Schleiswig and Holstein. Prussia took control over Schleiswig, whereas Austria handled…

Push (expulsive forces): religious oppression was primary factor in the early days - Bismark decreed that all residents of Prussia, including Prussian Poland, should speak German, government controlled the parochial schools, Jesuit priests were banished which caused a large emigration of priests in 1872 • Social factors - Resentment grew against three powers - Russia, Prussia and Austria – and caused many to emigrate to America - Many emigrated to evade…

5.1 French revolution The French revolution begin on 1798 till 1799. The most obvious reasons for the revolution is the heavy taxes that the French regime made the poor people pay it (As France was heavily in debt at this era) and the authority of the church and the aristocracy. The revolution main demands were equity, justice and change monarchy with republic system. The revolution had went into wrong hands like the Robespierre and Jacobins that caused a lot of terror and blood. This era had…

during the unification of Prussia. As a result of the Prussian unification of Germany, many Germans immigrated to America in search of religious freedom, economic opportunities, and freedom from political and social persecution. The unification of Prussia began when the leader Bismarck came into power. Bismarck became the prime minister because the Germans could not agree on how long one should have to serve in war. Otto Von Bismarck’s main goal while in power was to make Prussia a stronger…

Although it was peaceful, Frederick II started to rage war again. He wanted to protect Prussia from the Austria’s new alliance with its former enemy, France. In 1756, Frederick II started the Seven Years War against Maria Theresa. During the war, the Hapsburg empire was not being proved to win the war. This consequence into the loss of an ally. In 1763, Maria Theresa and Frederick II agreed to a peace treaty that let Prussia keep Silesia as its own. Maria had a long reign of 40 years and was a…

This ability to move quickly and strike forcefully garnered Prussia from a small kingdom in the 1600’s, and then Germany’s growth into a great industrialized nation in the late 19th century that soundly defeated the French in less than two months. From Frederick the Great’s concept of maneuvering formations to attack…

In 1806 Napoleon combined a large portion of the German states except Prussia and Austria and established Confederation of the Rhine. Napoleon taxed the people heavy and placed strict laws that eventually caused an outbreak with the people. Even though the Prussian armies where destroyed when fighting napoleon, this created…

The French revolution lasted 18 months and during this time an estimate of 20,000 people were killed. The revolution overthrew the monarchy and unleashed global conflict in the processes. Austria and Prussia were slightly afraid of the revolution spreading to their country so they become allies with each other and easily invaded France. (Doc B). This was only the beginning of the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror was not justified in many ways, simply because the internal threats were never…