Napoleon Falls from Power European powers Ally
Napoleon Abdicates Briefly He stepped down from power Exiled him to Elba Louis XVIII takes power Economic depression and fear of returning to pre Rev Napoleon escapes exile Returned to Paris solders rallied to him, King fled
Crushed at the Battle of Waterloo Soared only 100 days French get crushed in agonizing day long Battle Exiled to St. Helena, does not return
Napoleons legacy Help Revolution little bit Failed to make French Empire Sparked nationalism Sold Louisiana Purchas to USA
Leaders meet at congress of Vienna Establish peace Balance of power Protecting the system of the monarchy Legitimacy- restoring hereditary monarchies that were unseated by French Rev and Napoleon Ringed France with strong countries Concert of Europe- powers met periodically to discuss problems affecting peace in Europe