The Revolutions of 1848 — Europe (1848, Europe) — Questions and answers

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What happened to Louis-Philippe, the Citizen King, on February 23, 1848?

Choices

  1. He built new barricades.
  2. He lost his throne. ✓
  3. He became a chief minister.
  4. He traveled across the continent.

Answer: He lost his throne.

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Who did Klemens von Metternich speak to in Vienna?

Choices

  1. A young revolutionary
  2. His chief minister
  3. Emperor Ferdinand I ✓
  4. The restless crowd

Answer: Emperor Ferdinand I

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What was Alphonse de Lamartine doing in Paris?

Choices

  1. He was building barricades.
  2. He was hiding from the king.
  3. He was speaking to a restless crowd. ✓
  4. He was trying to maintain order.

Answer: He was speaking to a restless crowd.

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How did the news of Louis-Philippe fleeing Paris make people feel?

Choices

  1. Only sad and worried.
  2. Both happy and unsure. ✓
  3. Very angry and confused.
  4. Completely calm and peaceful.

Answer: Both happy and unsure.

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What big announcement did Klemens von Metternich make from the palace balcony?

Choices

  1. He was building a new palace.
  2. He was becoming Emperor.
  3. He was resigning as Chancellor. ✓
  4. He was going on vacation.

Answer: He was resigning as Chancellor.

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What did Lajos Kossuth's speech in Pest start?

Choices

  1. A new Roman philosophy class.
  2. A peaceful negotiation with Vienna.
  3. The Hungarian Revolution. ✓
  4. A big party in the Diet.

Answer: The Hungarian Revolution.

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What did Prince Felix zu Schwarzenberg say had happened to the rebellions?

Choices

  1. They had spread everywhere.
  2. They were growing stronger.
  3. They were quelled and order was restored. ✓
  4. They were just beginning.

Answer: They were quelled and order was restored.

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Even though the revolutions of 1848 were stopped, what important things happened in Europe?

Choices

  1. Everything went back to exactly how it was before.
  2. New ideas like nationalism and liberalism took root. ✓
  3. People forgot all about freedom.
  4. Absolutism completely disappeared forever.

Answer: New ideas like nationalism and liberalism took root.

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