Nationalism and Revolutions

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to nationalism and revolutions from 1750 to 1900.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often leading to the desire for national independence or unity.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement in the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

Constitutional government

A type of government established based on a constitution that limits the powers of government and guarantees individual rights.

Declaration of Independence

A document adopted on July 4, 1776, by which the American colonies declared independence from British rule.

liberté, égalité, et fraternité

The slogan of the French Revolution, meaning liberty, equality, and fraternity, representing the ideals of the revolution.

Reign of Terror

A period during the French Revolution characterized by extreme violence and mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution.

Toussaint L'Ouverture

Leader of the Haitian Revolution, who led enslaved Africans to fight for their freedom and establish a government in Haiti.

Simón Bolívar

A key leader in the Latin American independence movements, known for his role in liberating several South American countries from Spanish rule.

Realpolitik

A political principle that emphasizes practicality and results over moral or ideological considerations.

Ottomanism

A late 19th-century movement in the Ottoman Empire aiming to create a more modern, unified state by minimizing ethnic and religious differences.