Question

when France sneezes the rest of the Europe catches cold explain ​

Answer 1

Austrian chancellor Duke Metternich once remarked,

"When France sneezes, the rest of the Europe catches cold"

He said in the context that when French Revolution started, the ideas of the French Revolution spread to whole of the Europe. The ideas of nationalism and liberalism were originated from the French Revolution. The French revolutionaries declared that it was the mission and the destiny of the French nation to help other parts of the Europe to become nations.

After the defeat of Napoleon, when conservatives gained power, they made France lose the territories it had annexed. Also, the Bourbon dynasty was restored to power in France once again. But, in July 1830, during July revolution, the bourbon dynasty was overthrown once again by liberal revolutionaries and a constitutional monarchy was established. It was due to the July revolution that sparked an uprising in Brussels leading to breaking away of Belgium from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Since, the spread of nationalism and liberalism has its roots in France, Metternich said, "When France sneezes, the rest of the Europe catches cold".

Answer 2

Answer:

" When France sneezes, the rest of the Europe catches cold ", said by Metternich.

• As conservative regimes tried to consolidate their power, liberalism and nationalism came to be increasingly associated with revolution in many parts of Europe.

• The first upheaval took place in France In July, 1830.

• The Bourbon kings who had been restored after 1815, were now overthrown by liberal revolutionaries who installed a constitutional monarchy with Louis Philippe at its head.

• The July Revolution sparked an uprising in Brussels which led to Belgium breaking away from the United Kingdom of Netherlands.

• Also, an event mobilised nationalists feelings among the educated elite across Europe which led to Greek War of Independence.

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