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Quiz for Living in the Past: Revolutionary Experiences in 1848

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1. In the months following the initial revolutionary victories of 1848,

newspaper publishing exploded.

newly installed governments enforced their own brand of censorship.

political life quickly returned to traditional patterns.

newly installed governments issued a series of dictatorial decrees.

Correct. The answer is a. The explosion in newspaper publishing was a result of the discontinuation of censorship and a surge in popular interest in public affairs.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The explosion in newspaper publishing was a result of the discontinuation of censorship and a surge in popular interest in public affairs.

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2. The revolutions of 1848

brought about long-lasting cooperation across social classes.

ushered in a new era of mass politics.

was closely linked to rights for women.

were deeply conservative.

Correct. The answer is b. Mass politics took many forms, including demonstrations, protests, and the formation of political clubs.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Mass politics took many forms, including demonstrations, protests, and the formation of political clubs.

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3. Which of these proved crucial to the re-establishment of conservative rule?

Railroads

Cannons and field artillery

Control of industrial production

Machine guns and poison gas

Correct. The answer is b. Conservative forces used cannons and field artillery to shell republican fighters behind their barricades before sending infantry to hunt down and shoot survivors.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Conservative forces used cannons and field artillery to shell republican fighters behind their barricades before sending infantry to hunt down and shoot survivors.

Quiz for Living in the Past: Revolutionary Experiences in 1848

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