AP European History Flashcards: Continuity and Change in 18th-Century States
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What was the fundamental challenge posed by the French Revolution and Napoleonic rule to Europe's existing order?
They challenged the traditional political and social order by introducing new models of political sovereignty that were not based on monarchy or heredity.
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What was the fundamental challenge posed by the French Revolution and Napoleonic rule to Europe's existing order?
They challenged the traditional political and social order by introducing new models of political sovereignty that were not based on monarchy or heredity.
How did the expansion of European commerce impact international relations during this period?
It accelerated a worldwide economic network, but also fueled commercial rivalries that directly influenced diplomacy and warfare between states.
What was the overall result of the developments and challenges to the political order from 1648 to 1815?
These developments and challenges ultimately resulted in significant change to Europe's existing political and social order.
What intellectual movement, inspired by the Scientific Revolution, emphasized reason?
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that applied concepts from the Scientific Revolution, leading to an increased emphasis on reason.
What were the primary challenges to the Enlightenment's focus on reason?
The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason was challenged by the revival of emotion, known as Romanticism, and the rise of mass politics.
Based on the text, what was a major cause of diplomatic and military conflict between European powers?
Commercial rivalries, stemming from the expansion of European commerce and a worldwide economic network, heavily influenced and often led to warfare.
What is meant by 'different models of political sovereignty' in the context of 1648-1815?
This refers to new ideas about where the ultimate authority to rule originates, challenging the traditional model of monarchical power with concepts like popular or national sovereignty.
How did the Scientific Revolution influence the 18th century beyond science?
Its concepts were applied during the Enlightenment to promote reason in society and government, fundamentally shaping political and social thought.
What intellectual movement is described as a 'revival of emotion'?
Romanticism is described as the revival of emotion that acted as a challenge to the Enlightenment's focus on reason.
What two major forces are identified as posing a fundamental challenge to Europe's political and social order?
The text identifies different models of political sovereignty and the French Revolution/Napoleonic rule as the two major forces challenging the existing order.