During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s America was shifting into a new modern era. At this time, there were many changes trying to be arranged by the citizens of the country. Social activism was widespread in this era. This era was created from various developments, events, and individuals. Developments such as the automobile and flight played a major role in the 1900’s. The automobile created freedom and transportation for many. The automobile was no longer just limited to the wealthy but to anyone
The understanding of European politics during the latter half of the extended nineteenth century, particularly from 1848 onward to the First World War, is as much about the European political climate as a whole as it is about the key figures within this climate. For example, one cannot fully understand the multitude of independence and nationalist movements in the Balkans during this time without first understanding the outside pressures placed on these movements by the three competing empires of
The growth of the European super powers during the 19th century consisted of the great powers vying for territorial attainments, developing their international influence, and ensuring positive domestic attitudes of their diplomatic actions. Attempting to cement their hegemony of international politics, the Prussian Empire sought to create an ethnically and politically unified German state to rebuff the prominence granted to Austria at the Congress of Vienna. Through the machinations of Chancellor
Bismarck's Domestic Policy Assessment The Kulturkampf was a domestic struggle between the Catholic Church and Otto Von Bismarck and his allies at the time, the German Liberals. Bismarck was the first German chancellor from 1871 to 1890. During his time as chancellor he shaped Germany into the state it was before the First World War, bringing about a number of reforms to further the Germany he envisioned. One of the main conflicts Bismarck encountered was with the Catholic Church. The problem
The Problems Facing Bismarck in Germany in 1871-1890 W.M Simon suggests that “…what Bismarck prided himself on was his ability to overcome tensions as they arose, not a capacity to stop them appearing”[1] The problems facing Bismarck in Germany during this period can be seen as three fold. First we can identify that there were significant political problems which developed in Bismarck’s Germany. Secondly there were religious and cultural aspects which arose causing further problem to Bismarck
monitoring the freedom of the press. King Wilhelm I did not challenge Bismarck’s decisions and instead portrayed approval as Bismarck had threatened to resign and the King could see that he was a key vehicle in the unification of Germany. However, the Kulturkampf failed as a result of a third of the German population being Catholic and holding a strong belief in the Papal Infallibility Doctrine. The Kulturkampf’s policies led to these Catholic’s creating the Centre Party to oppose political oppression but
the wreck. Among the victims of the wreck were five Franciscan nuns from Salzkotten, Westphalia. The Franciscan nuns had been emigrating to escape the anti-Catholic Falk Laws, legislative bills enacted in the German Kingdom of Prussia during the Kulturkampf conflict with the Catholic Church. The Franciscan nuns’ death inspired Gerard Manley Hopkins to compose his longest Christian theme poem, “The Wreck of the Deutschland,” dedicated to their memory. In this lyrical poem, dedicated to the Franciscan
Nationalism is too often attributed extremely negative perceptions due to its use as a political tool, most notably in the 20th century. Indeed, Geary explained how 20th century nationalism has tainted our understanding of past centuries, turning it into a 'toxic landscape' filled with the 'poison of ethnic nationalism'. However, many modern historians have sought to reconceptualise nationalism in historiography, focussing on its growing prominence throughout the 19th century. Anderson suggested
There was a sweeping reform of unification in the European continent in the 19th century. Two unified nations that would arise out of this century were Italy and Germany. Though unified a mere ten years apart, there were many differences in their ultimate journey. In the essay to follow, I will examine the central ideas behind the unification of these nations, the groups of people who supported or opposed the unification and why. Furthermore, I will examine the historical events leading up to and
“... that extraordinary man, the craftiest of foxes, the boldest of lions, who had the art of fascinating and of terrifying, of making of truth itself an instrument of falsehood; to whom gratitude, forgiveness of injuries, and respect for the vanquished were as entirely unknown as all other noble sentiments save that of devotion to his country’s ambition; who deemed legitimate everything that contributes to success and who, by his contempt for the importunities of morality, dazzled the imagination
The Catholic community in the U.S. is composed today by people from different parts of the world. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, millions of people, especially from Europe, came to this country to settle their homes and start a new life or simply to take advantage of the opportunities that the new world gave them. Among those immigrants, a number of Catholics looked for continuing living their faith in their new home. In this essay, I want to focus mainly on two groups: Germans and
Historic Unification Tactics and Moves Throughout history many different countries have been divided, strengthened and reunited. Two major countries that underwent division and reunification were Germany and Italy. Bismarck had used many different tactics, some successful and some unsuccessful, to strengthen and better unify Germany. The tactics that Bismarck utilized can be saw also by Abraham Lincoln in the United States. In Italy, Garibaldi and Cavour had attempted to bring the states and regions
Judgment, a term used in Christianity to refer to someone’s soul, heart and their deeds. Dante Alighieri was the first person to judge people and put them in Hell for their deeds and actions in life. The book, Dante’s Inferno, explores morality and judgment. It is a book that truly says, “The punishment fits the crime.” It explores the deeds of people such as William Howard Taft, King John, Otto von Bismarck, and Nostradamus. These people are in Inferno for the same reason that someone like Alexander
During the time of the German Empire, groups like the Navy League, Colonial League, Pan-German League, and Agrarian League attempted to influence the politics of Germany by supporting and lobbying members of the Reichstag. The Agrarian League, representing the interest of landowners and others whose livelihood depended upon agriculture, demanded that the Reichstag pass laws and tariffs that would benefit the interests of the agriculturalists and other wealthy land owners. Their program of 1912 exemplifies
the wreck. Among the victims of the wreck were five Franciscan nuns from Salzkotten, Westphalia. The Franciscan nuns had been emigrating to escape the anti-Catholic Falk Laws, legislative bills enacted in the German Kingdom of Prussia during the Kulturkampf conflict with the Catholic Church. The Franciscan nuns’ death inspired Gerard Manley Hopkins to compose his longest Christian theme poem, “The Wreck of the Deutschland,” dedicated to their memory. In this lyrical poem, dedicated to the Franciscan
Theodor Herzl: Father of Zionism? Theodor Herzl is often referred to today as the Father of Zionism, a man known for his role in the establishment of a homeland for the Jewish people. His most famous pamphlet, The Jewish State, inspired thousands of Jewish men and women from across the world, although particularly in Europe, to leave their homes to realize the glory of creating their own homeland in Palestine. While Herzl was originally a believer in the gradual assimilation of German and Austrian
Imperial Strengths and Weaknesses in Germany in 1980 Bismarck was to be the chief architect of the German Empire. To credit Otto von Bismarck with uniting Germany throughout the period of 1862 to 1890 seems absurd, given his "contempt for nationalism and liberalism". Bismarck's main aim initially was Prussian domination of north Germanyrather than full national unity. He said in 1958 that there was 'nothing more Germanythan the development of Prussia's particular interests'. The imperial
In order to successfully address this question, one must first consider the definition of the very nebulous term Volksgemeinschaft. It was an expression used to depict the harmonious, classless national community ideal made up of the Herrenvolk, or master race. As a term used polemically by the Nazis to engender a form of "identity politics" and therefore oppose any notion of politics based on universal and objective class interests that it aimed to transcend, it helped them gain collective support
Throughout history men have been struggling to become the strongest or most dominant force in society. Scores of men, throughout history, have taken notice that it is easier to control several smaller states as opposed to one unified state. In the late 15th and early 16th centuries a man by the name of Nicolo Machiavelli reflected the actions of famous men and their assent to power in his book The Prince. If Machiavelli's advice was followed, a ruler could almost guarantee success. But perhaps