TERM 1
Napoleon III
DEFINITION 1
1852-70First leader who realized he could us e nationalism with conservatism,
madereforms because he was realistic.Uses nationalism to fuel warWanted to
make France great again1st 5 years- industrial growth, credit expansion through
investment banks, gov't subsidies increased construction of railroads, harbors,
roads, and canals. Major railways completed, 3x iron production. He provided
hospitals, free worker medicine, and advocat ed better housing. Undertook
reconstruction of Paris. Did not allow freedom of speech, limited freedom of
assembly, and censored newspapers. Took interest in pubic opinion. Tried to
reduce tariffs on foreign goods, angering Fren ch manufacturers. Legalized Trade
Unions
TERM 2
Baron Haussman
DEFINITION 2
Designed new ParisReplaced narrow streets and old city walls with
broad boulevards, spacious buildings, ci rcular plazas, public
squares, and an underground sewage system, new public water
supply, and gaslights. Broad streets ma de it more difficult to
insurrectionists to throw barricades a nd eased movements of
troops in case of revolts. Served milita ry as well as aesthetic
purpose.
TERM 3
Crimean War
DEFINITION 3
1854-1856Who would get Ottoman/ Turk ish Empire- Russia-close
proximity, religious bonds; Austria wanted m ore lands; France and Britain
saw a commercial opportunity and an inte rest in naval bases. Resulted
from the rivalry between the Ottoman Em pire and Russia. France and
Britain fought against Russia due to fear of balance of power. Russia was
defeated and lost territory. This war shatte red the Concert of Europe,
Austria and Russia became enemies.Was the first military conflict to be
covered by war correspondents and pho tographers.The years after
characterized by instability in European affa irs as the Great Powers
became more adventure some in their fo reign policy.Ended by Treaty of
Paris
TERM 4
Florence Nightingdale
DEFINITION 4
1820-1910Insisted on strict sanitary conditions, helped
middle class women get trained for nursing.
TERM 5
King Emmanuel II of
Italy
DEFINITION 5
He was king of Sardinia, Piedmont and Savory until 1861
when he was crowned the first king of a united Italy Named
Camillo Di Cavour his prime minister in 1852
