Ch 7 – Sect 5 The Congress of Vienna Main Idea: After Napoleon, Europe tries to get back to normal Why It Matters Now: Precursor to the U.N., it helped with peace

Congress of Vienna Europe wanted long lasting peace – Collective security – Stability for entire continent 4-weeks? Turned to 8 months ( ) Frontispiece of the Acts of the Congress of Vienna.

Metternich’s Plan Austrian Prince, Klemens von Metternich – Led the “Big 5” (Prussia, Austria, Britain, Russia, & France) – No likie democracy – 3 goals of Conference 1) stop France, surround by strong countries 2) restore balance of power to Europe 3) bring back monarchs of Europe Klemens von Metternich Masqured Ball from Congress

Contain those French The Netherlands kingdom created German Confederation created Switzerland independent Genoa joins Italy

Destroy France? Leave France as a weakened power Bring back monarchs Napoleon had ousted Napoleon watches the Congress from his new home

Congress a Success? YES!!!!!! – All nations on continent had worked together – Agreed on fair deals for all countries – Did not lead to future wars

Differences in West & East Europe West = more liberal – Constitutional monarchies East/Central = more conservative – Stuck with absolute monarchies

Holy Alliance – Created by Czar Alexander I, Emperor Francis I of Austria, and King Frederick William III of Prussia Based on Christian ideals to fight revolutions Concert of Europe – Help if revolutions broke out Alexander, Francis and Frederick Map of the Holy Alliance

Legacy of Congress France loses power Britain and Prussia gain power More nations look towards nationalism and revolt