The Revolutions of the 1800s

Flashcards summarizing key events, concepts, and figures related to the revolutions of the 1800s.

Congress of Vienna

A diplomatic congress aimed at preventing revolutions and maintaining the balance of power in Europe.

Balance of Power

The principle that no one country in Europe should become more powerful than others.

Conservatives

Wealthy property owners who prefer tradition, stability, and monarchy.

Liberals

Middle class business owners who favor constitutional monarchy or limited democracy.

Radicals

Poor individuals who seek drastic change and full democracy with universal voting rights.

Revolutions of 1830's

Revolts in Poland, Belgium, and Italy against conservative monarchies that ultimately failed.

Revolution of 1848

Widespread revolts in major capitals of Europe, achieving success in France with the establishment of a republic.

Winston Churchill Quote

"If you're not a liberal at 20, you have no heart, and if you're not a conservative at 40, you have no head."

Lessons from the Revolutions

Conservative monarchies are unsustainable as people inherently want democracy.

Democracy Crushed

The failure of liberal revolts in the 1830s, indicating a temporary effectiveness of the Concert of Europe.