The Polish Revolt Flashcards
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When was the polish revolt
1863
Who had Poland been divided between
Prussia and Austria and Russia
Whos relations became uneasy with the poles
Prussia
Why did Bismarck dislike the Polish
They were catholic and had radical ideas in 1848 (there role was not proven in the revolutions)
Who did the Russian poles vote against in 1863
The Tsar this led the Russian poles to revolt against russia
Who offered to mediate
France, Austria and Britain
Who did Bismarck support
The Russians
Why did Bismarck support the Russians
To gain Russian friendship and neutrality
Prevent escalation of the unrest against Prussian lands
How did the Tsar respond to Bismarck offer
They refused to accept millitary assistance
What did the Tsar agree to
A convention
What did the alvenselben convention do
This diverted international hostility Russia and Prussia aswell as Bismarck
How did this make Bismarck look
Embarrassing
What did the Polish revolt pave the way for
War with Austria
When did this Prussia-Russia relationship come in handy
In the future Russias support was vital for Prussia’s win
Who protested Bismarck offer
Prussian and German liberals who were against Russias auto-critic leader
What country’s were appalled by Bismarcks actions and what did it lead to
Britain, France and Austria
This led to Prussia being diplomatically isolated
What was the convention
A deal Prussia made with Russia to send back any fleeing Russians
Did the convention ever happen
Bismarck claimed it was untrue as it was never ratified
