Germany - Chapter 2

What was one significant impact of the potato blight outbreak on Germany in the period 1846-1847?

• It improved the sanitation conditions in urban areas.

• It led to It an increase in agricultural production

• It resulted in substantialndecrease in German population.

• It caused a significant rise in food prices contributed to widespread starvation

How did urbanization affect living conditions in German cities during the revolution period?

• It decreased job availability and worsened sanitation conditions.

• It led to improved housing and sanitation.

• It caused a decrease in the city population.

• It resulted in higher wages and better living standards.

Who was the leader of the Frankfurt Parliament

What radical group took charge in Vienna after Metternich’s fall?

• The Committee of General Security

• The committee of public safety

• The committee of public security

• The committee of General safety

What group were the Frankfurt Parliament mainly consisted of?

• It was dominated by conservative landowners.

• It had a majority of working-class representatives.

• It was predominantly made up of middle-class professionals.

• It was composed mostly of radical revolutionaries.

What was one major reason for the Frankfurt Parliament's failure?

• Inability to execute its decrees and unite German states

• Lack of interest in fundamental rights.

• Strong opposition from all political fractions

• Excessive support from the middle class

Who were the ‘Junkers?’

• The nobility

• The middle class

• The working class

• The peasants

A meeting took place on 27 February 1848, where it discussed the demands for freedom of press, freedom of assembly, trial by jury, militia and German national parliament took place in what territory? Name it.

Grossdeutschland refers to the concept of a greater Germany that would include German speaking provinces in the Austrian Empire.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What ministry did King Frederick William IV appoint in March 1848?

• Conservative ministry

• Defense ministry

• Liberal ministry

• Foreign affairs ministry