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Explore how nationalistic movements in Europe post-Napoleon's defeat shaped the balance of power and led to the unification of Italy and Germany. Learn about key figures such as Cavour, Garibaldi, and Bismarck.
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October 7, 2019 Global II History Agenda: DO NOW: Term Matching NOTES #9:How did nationalistic movements affect Europe? INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONALISTIC MOVEMENTS OPEN-STUDY GUIDE TEST TOMORROW
Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, several European nations met at the Congress of Vienna to create a peace settlement for Europe.
The main purpose of the Congress was to establish a balance of power in Europe. Prince Klemens von Metternich of the Austrian Empire • Congress of Vienna (September 1814–June 1815)
However, the French Revolution had already inspired the rise of nationalistic movements in many European nations during the 1800s.
Nationalism involves people having loyalty to their values, traditions, and geographic region . . .
. . . and it develops in an area that has common customs, language, and history.
The rise of nationalism in Europe caused the unification of Italy in 1861 (led by CountCamillo di Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi) . . . Count Camillo di Cavour Giuseppe Garibaldi
. . . and the unification of Germany in 1871 (led by Otto von Bismarck), . . . Otto von Bismarck
. . . which upset the balance of power in Europe during the 1800s.