Core content: the 19th century — IGCSE History (0470) questions by topic

What concessions did Frederick William IV of Prussia make in March 1848?

Describe Charles Albert's activities in 1848-49.

Describe how indirect rule worked in Nigeria.

The 1848 revolutions eventually failed. What were the Hungarian 'March Laws'?

Individuals played an important part in the achievement of Italian unification. Describe Austria's position in Italy at the beginning of 1848.

Imperialism raised important issues both for the United States and for Britain. Describe the US intervention in Cuba in 1898.

Describe the part played by General Radetzky in Italy in 1848-49.

Describe Garibaldi's activities in the revolutions of 1848-49.

Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.

Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.

The story of Italian unification contains setbacks and triumphs. Describe how Rome became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1870.

There were many factors pushing Germany towards unification. What were the outcomes of the Franco-Prussian War for Germany?

Many different factors contributed to the achievement of Italian unification. What were the Carbonari?

In the nineteenth century powerful forces were driving Germany towards unification. What was the issue of the Spanish succession, 1868–70?

In the second half of the nineteenth century imperialism took many different forms. Describe the role of the United States in Cuba between the Treaty of Paris (1898) and 1906.

After the setbacks of 1848–49, Italian unification was eventually achieved. Describe Mazzini’s activities before 1848.

German unification was one of the most important developments of the nineteenth century. Describe Denmark’s relations with Austria and Prussia in 1863–64.

Many factors contributed to the unification of Germany. What was the purpose of the Zollverein?

The use of force and the use of diplomacy were important to German unification. What was the Schleswig-Holstein issue?

What demands were made to the Hungarian Diet by Kossuth in March 1848?

Developments in Italy were often resisted by Austria. What was agreed between Cavour and Napoleon III at Plombières in 1858?

What were the aims of the Magyar nationalists?

Describe events in Berlin in March 1848.

Early attempts to unify Italy met with failure. What were Mazzini's aims for Italy?

Many factors contributed to the unification of Germany. What did Prussia gain from the Treaty of Prague?