117-132 Liberalism and Nationalism in Germany, Quiz

What were some of the key elements of the revolutions in Germany in 1848-49?

• Middle class discontent about lack of effective parliaments

• Peasant uprising against the monarchy

• Agricultural reforms by the ruling class

• Religious conflicts within the German states

Who was the Austrian ambassador to Napoleon's France in 1806 and later became the Foreign Minister of Austria?

• Emperor of Austria

• Karl Marx

• Prince Clemens von Metternich

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the Holy Roman Empire replaced by in 1806?

• French Empire

• Prussian Empire

• German Confederation

• Austrian Empire

What was the name of the agreement made between Prussia and other German states in 1834 to promote economic unity?

• Bund

• Holy Roman Union

• Zollverein

• Austrian Confederation

What was the immediate crisis that caused the 1848 Revolutions in Germany?

• Poor corn harvests

• Economic prosperity

• Religious conflicts

• Political unrest

What did the middle class desire in Germany after 1815?

• Greater economic disparity

• More free discussion and an end to Metternich's domination

• Expansion of the Austrian Empire

• Increased censorship and controls

What did the emerging doctrine of socialism attack?

• The monarchy

• The business system

• The agricultural sector

• The middle class

What did Prince Clemens von Metternich resort to in order to maintain his 'system'?

• Military expansion

• Censorship and repression

• Economic reforms

• Political negotiations

What was the impact of the Zollverein on Germany?

• It promoted economic and political unity

• It reinforced the dominance of Austria

• It promoted political disunity

• It caused economic disunity

What did the radicals in Germany see as the new system based on?

• Pursuit of knowledge

• Pursuit of money

• Pursuit of religious freedom

• Pursuit of political power