Warm up: What were Napoleon’s three mistakes that led to his downfall? The Congress of Vienna Warm up: What were Napoleon’s three mistakes that led to his downfall?

Objectives Students will… Analyze the background of national leaders at the Congress of Vienna. Synthesize information learned from the simulation to determine the purpose and outcome of the Congress of Vienna.

Congress of Vienna Congress of Vienna 1814-1815 A series of meetings t0 reshape Europe: Delegates met from all across Europe To bring stability back to Europe The nations surrounding France were strengthened France lost all of the territory it had gained with Napoleon

Simulation Groups Naji, Tatum , Amber, Karrah, Jehanne, Will Lauren, Brantoris, Braden, Chandler, Kiauna, Kaylee Brooke, Chloe, Aniya, Lexi, Jonah, Demeka

Simulation/Jigsaw TASK You are one of the diplomats who have come to Vienna to celebrate the victory over Napoleon and his armies. You are anxious to meet with the other representatives of the European nations and discuss how to divide Napoleon’s empire and establish a balance of power that will create peace in Europe.

Questions to Answer What should be the predominant form of government in Europe after the Congress? What should happen to the previous monarchs who lost power due to France’s conquests and revolution? What should be done regarding the balance of power in Europe? (France became the most powerful and conquered much of Europe, how are you (the Congress) going to handle this situation?

Metternich Metternich and the Great Powers Klemens von Metternich—foreign minister of Austria, very influential at COV Three goals at COV The Containment of France Balance of Power- Giving France a little power- but not too much Restoring Legitimacy- bringing back the old monarchs

Political Changes Beyond Europe Conservative Europe Holy Alliance—Russia, Prussia, Austria pledge to fight revolutions Concert of Europe—European nations pledge to help fight revolutions Conservative governments rule across Europe, but new ideas have impact

Europe After the Congress of Vienna

The Revolution’s Legacy Was the French Revolution a failure? After Congress of Vienna, monarchs ruled again Citizens’ rights restricted Nobles returned to their previous lifestyles French Revolution changed Europe Monarchies no longer secure Common people learned they could change the world Ideals of human dignity, personal liberty, and equality Enlightenment crossed the Atlantic to Latin America, eventually inspired political movements in Asia and Africa