19th Century Europe overview-4 (1)

Industrialization

The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Congress of Vienna

A conference of European powers in 1814-1815 to restore order and establish a balance of power after the defeat of Napoleon.

Conservative Order

A political philosophy favoring traditional institutions and resisting revolutionary change following the Congress of Vienna.

Realpolitik

A system of politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.

Risorgimento

An Italian nationalist movement aimed at the unification of Italy in the 19th century.

Zollverein

A customs union established in 1834 among German states to promote economic unity.

Social Darwinism

A theory that applies the concept of 'survival of the fittest' to human societies, often used to justify imperialism.

Feminism

A movement advocating for women's rights and equality in various spheres, including legal, political, and social.

Urbanization

The increase in the population of people living in urban areas, leading to changes in land use and social structures.

Imperialism

The policy of a country extending its power and influence through colonization or military force.

Bloody Sunday

A significant workers' uprising in Russia in 1905 that led to the establishment of a parliamentary body to assist the Czar.

Nationalism

A political ideology emphasizing the interests and culture of a particular nation, often leading to the desire for independence or unification.

Censorship

The suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information that may be considered objectionable.

Working class

The social class consisting of people who do manual labor and earn wages, often involved in industrial work.