1) Why did the five powers directing the “Concert of Europe” from 1815-1823 believe they had a common interest in suppressing revolutionary activity across Europe? (Choose one)

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a.

While differing in their constitutional make-up, all five agreed that radical revolutionary movements could easily endanger the peace of Europe
b.

All five were absolutist monarchies and felt that any representative institutions (such as a parliament) would endanger the status quo
c.

All five wanted to ensure the continuing domination of Muslim Ottoman Turkey over Christian populations in Greece, Serbia, and other Balkan regions

2) The Napoleonic occupation of large parts of Europe provoked a number of nationalist reactions – including: (Choose all that apply)
a.

The invention of modern gymnastics in the German lands – a sport intended to train young bodies for the exertions of military combat
b.

The wholesale burning of vineyards in Italy in protest against the import of French grapes
c.

A brutal guerrilla war against French troops in Spain
d.

The adoption of national colors (such as black-red-gold in Germany) in response to the French example of the “tricolor” (blue-white-red)

3) How did Napoleon and other French occupiers behave in the European territories they controlled during the era of the Revolutionary Wars (1792-1815)? (Choose all that apply)
a.

They enacted far-reaching social reforms – including the abolition of serfdom, the curtailment of trade guilds, and an end to the privileged political role of the Catholic Church
b.

They insisted that the occupied territories must supply soldiers for Napoleon’s Grand Army
c.

They instituted a ban on imports from Britain in order to deny valuable markets (and thus income) to British manufacturers

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