European History 2010

Paper 1
Part II

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)