Study Guide: Napoleon, Industrialization, and the 1848 Revolutions

Napoleon's rise to power

Transition from military leader to Emperor (1799-1804).

Napoleonic Wars

Conflicts that reshaped European political landscape.

Continental System

Economic blockade against Britain by Napoleon.

Industrialization in France

Napoleon's policies spurred industrial growth.

Effects of war on economies

Wars disrupted trade and industrial production.

Napoleonic Code

Legal framework promoting equality and property rights.

Nationalism in Napoleonic Europe

Patriotism fueled resistance and support for Napoleon.

Resistance to Napoleon

Opposition from Spain, Russia, and others.

Waterloo

Defeat marking the end of Napoleon's rule.

The Third Estate

Document highlighting common people's role pre-Napoleon.

Declaration of the Rights of Man

Foundational document influencing Napoleonic governance.

Debating the French Revolution

Perspectives on Napoleon's impact on revolutionary ideals.

Napoleon's Proclamations

Insight into his governance and military strategies.

Industrial Revolution

Period of major industrial growth (1750-1900).

Factory system

Organized manufacturing with distinct working conditions.

Urbanization

Population shift from rural to urban areas.

Nationalism and industrialization

National identity linked to industrial progress.

State-led industrialization

Government initiatives in Germany and France.

Technological advancements

Innovations like steam engines and railroads.

Social class shifts

Emergence of bourgeoisie and working class.

Government responses to industrialization

Laws and reforms addressing labor issues.

Romanticism

Cultural movement reacting against Enlightenment rationalism.

Revolutions of 1848

Series of uprisings across Europe for democracy.

June Days in France

Workers' uprising in response to political changes.

Impact of 1848 revolutions

Significant changes in European monarchies and politics.

Failure of 1848 revolutions

Reasons for the lack of lasting change.

Romantic Painting

Art reflecting emotions and nationalism.

Two Views of the June Days

Firsthand accounts of the 1848 uprisings.

Lajos Kossuth

Key leader in Hungary's nationalist movement.

Edmund Burke

Critique of the French Revolution's radicalism.

Representing the People

Focus on political representation during revolutions.

Robespierre and the Reign of Terror

Justification of violence in revolutionary politics.

Giuseppe Mazzini

Nationalist writings advocating for national identity.

1848 Manifestos

Documents demanding democracy and social reforms.