France & GB 1848-1871

Queen Victoria's reign

1837-1901

What did Napoleon the third do after he was elected president in 1848 (2nd republic)?

He did a couo d'etat on December 2nd 1851, and then declared himself emperor in 1852

What was one of the major impacts of the industrialisation? (Vis-à-vis of our territories)

Very important geographical impacts. Railroads transformed GB and F and the decision between Town and Country with rural exodus became crucial

What was the political context in which industrialisation began in GB?

• 1688 the glorious revolution

• Period of instability (Cromwell)

• Constitutional monarchy, stability + individual freedoms

What led to the glorious revolution?

Charles the 1rst's attempt to in-store and absolute monarchy like Louis the 14th

What was the scientific context and background in France leading up to the industrial revolution?

• Long

• Centralised

• Controlled by political power

What was the scientific context and background in Great Britain leading up to the industrial revolution?

• Quick

• Decentralized

• Free

How was wealth viewed in France leading up to industrialisation?

• Limited, finite

• Have to steal it

How was wealth viewed in great Britain leading up to industrialisation?

• Can be created

• Can make more

Why was the great exhibition organized? In 1851

• To unite all teh countries

• To show discoveries and innovation

• To promote peace

Who was lord Palmerston?

The minister of foreign affairs under the Russel government

What controversial thing did Palmerston do? What were ether consequences?

He recognized Napoleon the 3rd as head of state despite the coup d'Etat. The britisThe British people disapproved of this and he ended up resigning

What led up to/allowed the 1rst great exhibition?

The abandonment of trade barriers by the industrialized countries in the 1850s

What were the great exhibitions that took place ein GB and France?

• The Great exhibition at Crystal palace in 1851

• Paris 1855

• London 1862

• Paris1867

What was an important symbol of economic liberalism for France and GB?

their signing of the Cobden Chevalier treaty 1860. It was against protectionism and encouraged traade between the two countires

What was a negative effect of industrialisation?

It ended up increasing social inequalities

Following the abuse of workers due to industrialisation, what started to be developed in response?

It brought a need for a new type of state intervention to protect the worker and to provide the necessary services

What did the “laissez faire” mentality in Britain and France end up leading too?

It grace way to welfare capitalism (system of protection and benefits)

Industrialisation

A process based on innovations that completely changed the way we produce, the way we live, and the way we think. The main objective of industrialisation is to create wealth

How long was Louis/Napoleon the thirds reign?

1848 - 1970