Gauhati University 2007 B.A History IV: of Modem Europe, 1871-1919 - Question Paper

FOURTH PAPER
(History of Modem Europe, 1871-1919)

Full Marks: 80
Time: three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
for the ques.

1. ans the subsequent in 1 sentence l×8=8
a) Name the treaty that concluded the Fn1nco-Prussian War of 1870-71.
b) Under whose leadership was the Provisional Government of National Defence in
France formed in 1870?
c) Who was the French Foreign Minister during the War scare of 1875?
d) Who succeeded Bismarck as the Chancellor of Germany?
e) Who was the 1st Prime Minister of Italy after her unification?
f) Mention the main objective of the Dreikaiserbund
g) Who was the President of the Congress of Berlin?
h) Name the Peace Treaty imposed on Hungary subsequent the 1st World War.
2. Match the following: 1×4=4
(a) Zemstro (i) France
(b) Emile Zola (ii) Russia
(c) Ausgleich (iii) Serbia
(d) Black Hand (iv) Austria-Hungary
3. Write short notes on any four: 5×4=20
(a) Panama Scandal
(b) Czar Liberator
(c) Socialism in Germany
(d) 1st Moroccan Crisis
(e) Bakunin
(f) Bosnian Crisis of 1908
4. ans in detail (any three): 16×3=48
a) Analyse the causes of the Paris Commune. What were its effects?
b) How far was the 3rd French Republic successful in solving its internal
problems? explain.
c) Account for the Austro-Russian rivalry in the Balkans and examine its
repercussions.
d) Do you agree that the foreign policy of Kaiser William II resulted in the isolation
of Germany after 1890? provide reasons for your ans.

Earning:   Approval pending.