2. Spread of Democracy
In the 19th
century, democratic reforms
swept through England
Gov’t positions based on ability
Adjusted voting districts
Social Reforms for workers
Suffragettes fight for women’s
suffrage
3. French Political Instability
Congress of Vienna reinstated Louis
XVIII (1815)
Charles X overthrown in 1830 after
trying to restore absolutism
Revolution of 1848 saw the
abdication of Louis Philippe and rise
of Louis Napoleon
4. Periods of War
Crimean War pitted Russia against
Great Britain and France over territory
in Ottoman Empire (1854)
In 1870 France declared war on
Prussia, but was defeated in 6 weeks
Prussia severely punished the French
and embarrassed them
5. Confusion again in
France
Workers revolted and formed
Commune of Paris (1871)
20,000 workers were killed by National
Assembly armed forces
Third Republic was established
Survived failed coup d’etat and Panama
Canal disaster
6. Dreyfus Affair
Alfred Dreyfus, a Jew, was set up as
a traitor
This trial deeply divided France
between anti-Semitic groups and
those who supported Dreyfus
Proved the 3rd
Republic could survive
7. Dreyfus Affair
Alfred Dreyfus, a Jew, was set up as
a traitor
This trial deeply divided France
between anti-Semitic groups and
those who supported Dreyfus
Proved the 3rd
Republic could survive