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Industrial Revolution and Nationalism Free Response Essay

Explain how the Industrial Revolution influenced the rise of conservative and liberal philosophies and explain how those philosophies competed with or related to nationalism in Greece and Germany.

The Industrial Revolution was a major factor in the rise and popularity of liberal and philosophies in European society. This resulted in a movement of people to cities forcing cooperation by the people, now having to depend on each other, to express their ideas politically for now they no longer were isolated farmers, but now city-dwellers who had constant contact with others on a daily basis. At the same time, German and Greek people were fighting and striving for independence from foreign nations, which was credited to, partly, the Industrial Revolution. Without the Industrial Revolution, these changes would not have occurred, and these movements of people and movements of ideas would not have affected Europe.

During the 18^th and 19^th century when the industrial revolution occurred, former farms that required many people to work on were now beginning to become more efficient, and require less workers to farm the land. This resulted in a mass of farmers losing their jobs, and moving to cities to find a new profession. When these large flocks of workers immigrated to the cities, many problems ensued, such as hygiene, workers right, the disparity in wealth, and much more. Because of this, these people now realized that they must involve themselves into political affairs so that their problems and requests may be answered or acknowledged. Prior to this, these people did not require much involvement from government, living as farmers, and being self sufficient. Now, with the movement into cities, commerce grew, and required regulation, along with work laws to protect their own people.

At the same time that this was occurring, the Germans are being overlooked, and used, without their consent by other nations. The German people are not represented, and are without power for much of this time, resulting in their minimal involvement in world affairs. This leads to a German sense of nationalism, which is played out in the German middle class. This nationalism is fueled by the fact that for years the Germans have been looked over, and mistreated, with no nation inquiring about the German people as to what they do, deciding their future for them. One specific nation that was controlling German affairs was the Austrian people, which did not set well for the Germans. The Prussians, on the other hand, were for a united German state, one which the Austrians did not want. This resulted in a war over German independence, one which resulted in Germany regaining its independence. This all was fuelled by its past, the other nations negligence of its existence. This fire inside the German people would eventually lead them to demand a position of prominence in European and world politics, but this did not occur until slightly pas these times.

Meanwhile, as this is occurring, the Greek citizens were under Turkish occupation and rule. The Turkish people had never been on good terms with Eastern Europe, involving numerous battles between Eastern and Western Europe. England, France, and Russia all were for Greek becoming an independent nation. Once they fight for Greece to become and independent nation, Russia begins to have a large influence within Greek borders. This results in the Greek people

All of these happenings occurring at the same time in Europe resulted in an uneasy time for the area, one that was going through many changes, economically, politically, and technologically. Without the Industrial Revolution, these changes may have not occurred, resulting in a far different looking Europe, and rest of the world.

Term Paper Thesis

The Soviet Union was forced to create the KGB, the secret police and intelligence agency, and spy on and suppress the Russian citizens through legal and illegal means that may seem inhumane at time, so that they could keep order, the nation stable, and maintain the position of Soviet Union leaders over the Russian citizens below them.

Term Paper Ideas

I would like to either do my paper on Russian espionage during the Cold War, or the scientific gains and ideas from the scientific revolution at use in todays world.

Comparison Between French and Egyptian Revolution

1.

Louis XVI	Mubarak
Was an absolute ruler	Was a dictator
Came into power because Louis XV died	Came into power because Anwar El Sadat died.
Ruled France for 17 years	Ruled Egypt for 30 years
Was executed by the French	Was forced to leave office.

2. 2. In the French Revolution, many of the people were revolting because the French economy was in shambles. To attempt to solve this debt, heavy taxes on the poor, which did not sit well with the people, who already had little money, and it being taken away, and the upper class was keeping their money, even having their taxes cut.

http://history.hanover.edu/texts/cahier.htm

In the Egyptian Revolution, the people were trying to free themselves from years of oppression from a corrupt and cruel leader, who was effectively a dictator. Mubarak would not let the people express themselves, to protest, allow others to run against him for his office, and many other things to quell the masses.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/201112523026521335.html

http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/egypt

3. 3. In the French Revolution, women were involved partly, having their own march on Versailles, and inspiring other women that they matter and can affect the world.

In the Egyptian Revolution women were also involved with the men in the protesting, taking to the streets along with the men.

4. 4. Now that Egypt has overthrown their previous ruler, many are being cautious that this fragile situation does not make a turn for the worse, with the people on edge; a single spark could set the country afire. After the French had taken down their leader, there were worries that they would enter the same state, with another absolute ruler, similar to Egypt. Many nations are also worrying that Egypt’s new ruler will not go well with its Israeli relations, which has become a problem in the area. This is similar to the French as their neighbors were worried that this new volatile government could begin to harm them.

5. 5. During the Egyptian revolution, the people expressed themselves through conventional methods like marching and protesting, but also adapted to current technologies and communicated in ways such as Facebook and Twitter, to organize over the internet.

6. 6. The current Egyptian revolution has been violent, with deaths numbering around 300, so as the protestors are not centered on a violent protest, there have still been deaths.

7. 7. The people in Egypt are now rejoicing that they have successfully removed Mubarak, and are celebrating their victory. They are hoping that with all their work, Egypt can become a great nation and this work will not be put to waste.

8. 8. Now that the Egyptians have successfully removed their leader, they must make sure to not stop in their movement to change Egypt, for many there are many possible outcomes to this situation. If the Egyptians do not install a powerful and leader who has their best thoughts in mind, they could fall into worse conditions than before Mubarak, but just as easily a successful leader could take them into prominence in the world. Egypt is in a risky time at the moment, with no one knowing what will come out of it, and the only choice being to wait and see what unfolds.

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The French Revolution DBQ

The French Revolution presented a time where France was in disarray, and was forced to make tough and difficult choices in a time of war. French citizens were not all whole heartily with their country, and did not go along with all of its demands and ideas. Then France entered a time known as the terror, wherein they executed all those who did not agree with their ideas, or they believed were against their nation. Even though this Terror did result in many innocent French citizens being executed, it was a choice that France had to make in a tough situation.

At this time, France was in many of troubles, including an economical collapse, a full fledged revolution, questionable leadership, famine, and much more. The French leaders needed to unite this nation that was beginning to take sides in a all out civil war. If the people did rebel, they believed they would lose their beloved France, and needed to send a message to those against them. These executions were not only used to thin out those against the French, but also to instill fear into those who have not yet been captured or killed (Doc. 5). They wanted to make the people see what would happen to those who went against them, setting an example (Doc. 8). However, this did not always work, as when one person is killed, those close to him may actually become inspired now to go rise up also, in a way redeeming those who have died (Doc. 6).

These executions that were performed had a high number of similar classes that were killed, but all were still involved. In Paris, the largest number of those deaths were the nobles and the upper class, being so that their was much more wealth in Paris. However, outside of Paris, a large majority of those killed were working class and peasants, showing how those who were typically unimportant in French life were now making a stand, and demanding their rights, instead of their previous low place in society. These people were also heavily effected by the economy, because when it was diminishing, taxes were not put onto the wealthy, but exempt, and left upon the laps of the poor to pay. A large number of those who were tried, were all tried of similar crimes, hostile acts against the state (Doc. 3). This was the French way of classifying those they killed who opposed their regime's way of doing things. And when these killing occurred, they occurred in large numbers in similar areas (Doc. 1).

Now as those involved in the executions may have seen this necessary, to others it seems to be barbaric. People were going around killing their own countrymen, simply because they differed in opinion. Some viewed those who were executed as patriots, and some viewed them as traitors, but it all depends on the aspect and knowledge of what was happening at the time. The French citizens believed it was necessary for them to stand up against what was happening, even dieing for it, but the French government was forced to make a tough decision, that ultimately decided what would happen to France and define its reign into the future.