Key Historical Events and Figures

Flashcards covering key historical events and figures significant to Serbian Independence, the July Revolution, and notable individuals in American and European history.

Serbian Independence

The movement and process by which Serbia gained autonomy and ultimately independence from Ottoman rule.

July Revolution

A revolution in France in July 1830 that resulted in the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

William Henry Harrison

The ninth President of the United States, known for his short time in office and involvement in the War of 1812.

Handsome Lake

A Seneca leader who promoted a revival of traditional Native American culture.

Little Turtle

A chief of the Miami tribe who was a prominent military leader during the Northwest Indian War.

The Prophet

A Native American religious leader who, along with Tecumseh, sought to unite tribes against American expansion.

Tecumseh

A Shawnee chief who sought to establish a confederation of Indigenous tribes to resist American expansion.

Nicholas Biddle

Banker who served as the president of the Second Bank of the United States.

Prince Metternich

A Austrian diplomat and statesman known for his role in the Congress of Vienna and efforts to maintain conservative order in Europe.

The Hapsburgs

A prominent royal family that ruled over various European territories, especially Austria, for centuries.

Victor Emmanuel

The first King of the Kingdom of Italy, instrumental in the unification of Italy.

Giuseppe Mazzini

An Italian nationalist leader who promoted the unification of Italy and democratic ideals.

Giuseppe Garibaldi

An Italian general and nationalist who played a key role in the unification of Italy.

Otto von Bismarck

The Prussian statesman who orchestrated the unification of Germany in the 19th century.

James Madison

The fourth President of the United States and 'Father of the Constitution'.

James Monroe

The fifth President of the United States, known for the Monroe Doctrine.

Francis Scott Key

An American lawyer and poet who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'