European History

Q.2 What were the similarities and differences in the views of Voltaire, Montesquieu and Rousseau? Enumerate their achievements. Q.3 'If the conquests of Napoleon were ephemeral, his civilian work in France was built upon granite'. Explain. Q.4 'I have come to the world either too early or too late'. (Metternich). Explain this and make estimate of his work as a statesman and as a prime minister. Q.5 Explain the causes of the establishment of the Bourgeoisie monarchy of Louis Philippes. Do you hold it responsible for the Revolution of 1848 in France? Q.6 Compare the ideals of Cavour and Bismarck in achieving the unification of their respective countries. Q.7 'The eastern question had long perplexed the powers of Europe, and had, at the same time, lured then on to seek their own advantage in its labyrinthine mazes'. Discuss. Q.8 Write short notes on any two of the following.. 1. 2. 3. 4. Treaty of Chaumont The French in North Africa The Bolsheviks and Mensheviks The triple entente 1907

Q.2. Why did Britain experience an economic revolution without seriously political upheaval in the 1800s? Q.3. Do you think the French revolution was inevitable? Defend your opinion. Q.4. What were the roles of the major European powers in Eastern Question? Did any one of them have an effective answer to the Eastern Question? Discuss. Q.5. How did the rise of nationalism in Europe threaten the Russian and Austrian empires? Discuss. Q.6. How did the socio-economic transformation of Europe post-1815 contribute to expansionism abroad? Are there any broader lesions to be learnt from the phenomenon of European imperialism? Q.7. Define progress. Do you think that the nineteenth century was an age of progress? Defend your opinion with reference to the history of the period. Q.8. Compare the foreign policy of Bismark from 1871 and 1890 to the foreign policy of the Kaiser between 1890 and 1914. Critically evaluate the similarities and differences.

Q.2 A little part of the middle of the 18th century ,the mental Revolution necessary fore-runner of the actual revolution had already taken possession of the major section of French society(F.Scheville).Discuss it Q.3 Why is the period between 1815 - 1848 in Europe is called ' the age of mettervich'? Describe the main features of political and diplomatic system which prevailed at that time? Q.4Discuss the motives of different European powers who participated in the Crimean war'? Q.5 Napolean III was the 'great sphinx'. Give an estimate of him. Q.6 What is the eastern question> Write down its developments from the treaty of Adrianpole(1829) to treaty of Berlin (1878). Q.7 What was the 'Triple Alliance'? How did it come into existence and and how did it affect the diplomacy of European Powers? Q.8 Write short note on any Two of following: i) The Holy Alliance ii)Cavour iii)The Young Turk Movement iv)Convention of Gastein (1865) Q.2. The French Revolution was precipitated by economic factors and the train which had been laid by finances. (Guedalla). Comment. (20)

Q.3. O Liberty! What crimes are committed in thy name. (Madam Roland). Comment in the light of Reign of Terror. (20) Q.4. The Treaty of Tilsit marked the zenith of power of Napolean in Europe. Discuss. (20) Q.5. What part did Mazzani, Cavour, Gaxibaldi and Victor Emmenual play in the history of Italian unification. (20) Q.6. The Crimean War in a sense was watershed of European history. (20) Q.7. Discuss the principles underlying the colonial expansion of European Powers in later half of the 19th century. (20) Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following: (20) (i) French Revolution of 1830. (ii) Bismark (iv) Metternich (v) Triple Alliance 1882

Q2.Give a study of the declaration of the right of the man and the citizen on the basis of universal principle based on reason? Q3. Discuss the event that led to the fall of Nepolian? Q4. Write on the subject of Democracy in the context of Europe (1815-1848) Q5. How did the nepolian III help pioneer the modern techniques of Politics? Q6. How did naval rivalry serve to aggravate the tension in Europe before the 1914? Q7. Critically examine the role of Buismark as the architect of German unity? Q8. Short on: Revolution in France in 1848, Cavoure, Suiz canal, How were the greek uprising in 1820 glorified in Europe
Q.1. Explore the symbolism of French Revolusion. Q.2. Debate whether th e Napoleonic regime was a military dictatorship or was it the triumph of the state. Q.3. Critically examine the terms of political arrangements reaached at the congress of vienna Q.4. Elucidate on the Turkish dilemma in the face of Greek and European ambition for independence Q.5. Research the nationalist ideology of the Pan Slav movement which began to emerge following the end of the wars in 1815. Q.6. Give details of how did the defiance of the reappearing Balkan nations draw the rest of Europe into war. Q.7. Write on any TWO of the following: (a) The representation of Liberty as a counterpart to the French Revolution (b) Lalla Fadhma (or Fatma) n' Soumer Werja, Kabylie 1830-B'eni Slimane 1863. (c) Ismail Gaspirale (Gasprinsky) March 8,1851-September 1,1914. (d) The transformation of the world through fast and intense change at the turn of the twentieth century. Q;1 Was the French Revolution inevitable? Could it have been averted?Discuss. Q:2 Give an acount of the achievements and errors of the National Convention. Q:3 What do u understand by Concert of Europe? How far do you agree with the view that it was a "league to bind Europe in chains Q:4 Critically examine the main features of the Revolution of 1830 and 1840,and compare their Q:5. Do you understand by concert of Europe ? How far do you agree with the view that it was a " league to bind Europe in chains." Q:6. Do you agree with the view that, "Italy as a nation is the legacy and life work of Cavour"Elaborate. Q:7 Write short notes on any TWO of the followings: (a) Bismark (b) Colonial Expansion in Africa after 1870 (c) Triple Entente (d) Florence Nigthingale 1. How far England was effective in the containment of Napoleons ambitions of European Supremacy (1793 1815)? Discuss. 2. In all the territorial readjustments during the Vienna Settlement, there was little that was permanent and much that was

temporary. Explain. 3. How far do you agree with the view that Nationalism became the common form of political life all over the Earth? Give examples. 4. Define Eastern Question. Describe its main phases from 1820 to 1878. 5. Highlight role of Bismarck as an architect of German Unity. 6. Alliances and Counter Alliances when exposed, created such an combustible atmosphere that made World War I inevitable. Elucidate. 7. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (i) Code Napoleon (ii) Treaty of Chaumont (iii) Constitutional Development in England (1814 to 1833). (iv) The French in North Africa 1. Highlight the influence of French philosophers to bring about French revolution of 1789. 2. Trace the course of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1791. 3. What was the Continental System? Elaborate its effect. 4. Out of the mud of Crimea a new Italy was made and less obviously a new Germany? Elaborate. 5. Estimate the importance of July Revolution of 1830 to redefine history of Europe. 6. Bismarck dominated European politics from 1871 to 1890. Elaborate. 7. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (i) Triple Alliance 1882 (ii) Garibaldi (iii) Suez Canal (iv) Treaty of Vienna 1815 1. Elaborate the causes of the French revolution and the circumstances leading to overthrow of the King. 2. Give an estimate of Napoleon as Emperor, statesman and warrior. 3. The Concert of Europe was a league to bind Europe in chains. Comment. 4. Crimean War reopened the Eastern Question and disturbed the state system established by the congress of Vienna. Trace the events from 1853 56. 5. Summarize the condition of Europe at the start of the World War I and explain the causes of the war. 6. Trace the history of the Unification of Italy and role played by Cavour and Garibaldi. 7. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (i) Unification of Germany (ii) Anglo French Control in Egypt (iii) Revolution in France in 1848 (iv) Bismarck 1. Discuss the developments in France from 1791 to 1793 with particular regard to the Legislative Assembly, foreign War and the National Convention. 2. Discuss the Continental system in theory and practice, including its effects on Great Britain, the Continent and neutral nations. Was it a success or failure and why? 3. Analyze the Congress of Vienna, its purposes territorial settlement and major participants. Assess the Congress in terms of its success and failures. 4. Why were the liberal revolutionaries of 1848 defeated? What effect did these revolutions have on European Conservatives, liberals

and nationalists? 5. Assess the potential strengths and weaknesses of Marx Socialist Philosophy. 6. Trace the growth and development of the alliance system in Europe from 1871 to 1914. 7. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (i) The pattern of British expansion in South Asia (ii) Marxs dialectical materialism (iii) The Franco Prussian War (iv) The Crimean War 1. Write down the main causes of the French Revolution. 2. Critically analyze the character and Politics of Napoleon III. 3. What were the great reforms of Alexander II of Russia? What were its effects on Russian society? 4. Give an account of the German policies from 1879 to 1894. 5. Write a note on Anglo French relations in the second half of Nineteenth Century. 6. What were the main social and economic problems of Italy towards the end of Nineteenth Century? 7. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (i) Reign of Terror (ii) Robespierre (iii) Concert of Europe. 1. The Philosophers exposed the French Society in such a way that the Revolution (1789) became inevitable. Discuss. 2. What factors brought England face to face with France in the War of 1793 and 1803? Why Britain was unable to win? 3. Describe the progress and development of British Industry and Agriculture during the early 19th Century. 4. How Europe witnessed the rise of Nationalism and Liberalism in the 19th Century? 5. The ambitious foreign policy of Napoleon III labeled him Un-Napoleonic Napoleon. Comment. 6. Why Alliances and Counter-Alliances caused International tension after 1878? Elucidate. 7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (a) Third Partition of Poland. (b) Holy Alliance. (c) Greek War of Independence (d) Anglo-French Control in Egypt.