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Objectives

Metternich’s Plan for Europe The Containment of France Decisions made in secret Five “Great Powers” Russia Prussia Austria Great Britain France Prevent future French aggression Restore the balance of power Restore European royal families Klemens von Metternich

Metternich’s Plan for Europe The Containment of France (cont.) Balance of Power Kingdom of the Netherlands Austrian Netherlands Dutch Republic German Confederation 39 German states Dominated by Austria Switzerland Independent nation Kingdom of Sardinia Strengthened by addition of Genoa Wanted to punish France, but not make it vengeful France remained a major, but diminished power in Europe

Metternich’s Plan for Europe Legitimacy Principle of Legitimacy As many rulers that had been driven from power by Napoleon should be restored France Spain Italy Central Europe First time Europe had successfully collaborated together in political affairs Established a peace that would last 40 years

Political Changes Beyond Vienna Conservative Europe Based their relations with other nations on Christian principles in order to combat the forces of revolution Holy Alliance Czar Alexander I Russia Emperor Francis I Austria King Frederick William III Prussia

Political Changes Beyond Vienna Conservative Europe (cont.) Revolution in Latin America Concert of Europe Nations would help one another if any revolutions broke out Too little too late Europe had been given its first taste of democratic government Creoles vs Peninsulares Mexicans over throw Spain Brazil gains independence from Portugal

Political Changes Beyond Vienna Long-term legacy Britain & Prussia increase power Nationalism Intense pride one’s country Italy Germany Greece