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e changes. Europe challenged these conservative notions. The influence of these ideologies brought only short changes at this time; the reforms were pushed back in Austria and Prussia. France was set on a course that would bring down the Second Republic. The British government, legislated earlier reforms, escaped the period of revolution for a short time. The Revolutions of 1848 left important memories, and traditional life continued on its course.
Headed for greatness
July 26, 2006

Today in class we discuss the second half of the nineteenth century, the expansion of industrialization in Western Europe and how North America led to further urbanization. New discoveries in science pushed industry even further ahead, for many early discoveries. Advances in medicine showed a very bright future and a culture in development. The middle class dominated and illustrated their values. 1914, the new era had transformed Europe and North America. Incomes rose, industry produced more and better products, advances in science and medicine improved life for many people, while science answered the unanswered questions about the physical and social life. The year of 1914 showed that Europe and North America was headed for greatness.

Exam day
July 27, 2006

Today was exam day, but we got the pleasure of taking our exam home. I am learning a lot of interesting things about history in the world that I really didn't know about. Hopefully I can do well on this exam. I know that the exam will be a lot longer than our first exam. A lot of good things have happened to Europe and North America. They have come from the slums from where the two countries never really had anything. I don't know where North America is headed because there is so much war but I pray that this world will get it together so my family can live peacefully and not worry about violence.

The power of Nationalism
July 31, 2006 19

Today in class we discuss the ideology of nationalism served as a driving political force during 1850. We talked about how nationalism translated into practical policies which led to war, civil war, and violence. German and Italian nation states were created as a consequence of the political strength of nationalism. Empires were torn apart by nationalist sentiments. The United States battled during the civil war. The north and south fought over setting the slaves free. People with power tried to strengthen national states and central governments by getting the support of citizens. By 1870, political power of nationalism showed that it could create national, unified states, shatter multinational empires, create a stronger sense of unity in already existing nations, and strengthen the authority of central governments.

Life in politics
August 1, 2006

1870 and 1914, democratization brought more people into political life, while increased access to public education and journalism kept people interested. Politicians found it necessary to pay greater attention to popular opinion and to seek popular support, by appealing to voters through political campaigns. Many Europeans emigrated as one way to deal with the social and economic pressures of European society. Some also participated in the new imperialism, which was often motivated by nationalist and economic concerns,