AP European Unit 5: Conflict & Crisis in the Late 18th Century (Napoleon Hero or Tyrant?)
Release Date: 12/15/2025
AP European Unit 5: Conflict & Crisis in the Late 18th Century (Napoleon Hero or Tyrant?)
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This episode of the AP History Help podcast takes you deep into the explosive events of AP Euro Unit 5! We cover the rise of the French Revolution, from the storming of the Bastille to the terrifying Reign of Terror. You'll learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, a complex figure who changed the face of Europe. Finally, we'll explore the conservative backlash at the Congress of Vienna, led by Klemens von Metternich, and the subsequent wave of liberal and nationalist revolutions that swept across Europe in 1848. This is a must-listen for any student preparing for the AP European...
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info_outlineThis episode of the AP History Help podcast takes you deep into the explosive events of AP Euro Unit 5! We cover the rise of the French Revolution, from the storming of the Bastille to the terrifying Reign of Terror. You'll learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, a complex figure who changed the face of Europe. Finally, we'll explore the conservative backlash at the Congress of Vienna, led by Klemens von Metternich, and the subsequent wave of liberal and nationalist revolutions that swept across Europe in 1848. This is a must-listen for any student preparing for the AP European History exam!
Keywords: AP European History, Unit 5, French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, Reign of Terror, Congress of Vienna, Klemens von Metternich, Revolutions of 1848, AP Euro, history podcast.
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