Chapter 23 Section 5 The congress of Vienna

Key Terms Congress of Vienna Klemens von Metternich Balance of power Legitimacy Holy Alliance Concert of Europe

The Congress of Vienna Purpose was to create a stable Europe Diplomats redrew map-of-Europe 700 diplomats attend Only a few were crucial to negotiations

The Congress of Vienna Lord Castlereagh, Czar Alexander I, King Frederick William III, Prince Klemens von Metternich, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Metternich had a strong distaste for democracy

Metternich’s Plan for Europe Stability of laws should never change Had three goals for the Congress of Vienna Prevent future French aggression Restore the balance of power Restore Europe’s royal families to the throne

Metternich’s Plan for Europe Wanted to restore the old balance of power Restore old monarchies, compensate allies Wanted to make sure France would never rise again Congress wanted to put down revolution where ever it occurred

The Containment of France Congress of Vienna changed many borders Strengthened nations around France 38 German states for the German Coalition Britain gains oversea territories France lost all its conquered territory Indemnity- France had to pay back damages to other countries

Balance of Power Switzerland recognized as an independent nation Netherlands and Dutch republic united to for the Kingdom of the Netherlands France remained a diminished power to prevent revenge

Legitimacy Legitimacy-Restored some monarchies Napoleon had eliminated Old Bourbon family returned to Spain and Sicily Monarchies restored in Portugal and Sardinia

Legitimacy Congress of Vienna a political triumph First time nations of an entire continent cooperated on political affairs No country was left bearing a grudge Agreed to come to another's aid if they were threatened

Metternich’s Influence Reactionary-ideals not only oppose progress but want things to return to the old ways Metternich was a reactionary Believed in absolute monarchy Despised constitutions, voting rights, freedom of religion

Metternich’s Influence Austria, Germany, Italy, suppressed liberal ideas with secret police Newspapers were not allowed to publish opposing views

Political Changes Beyond Vienna Rulers nervous of the legacy of the French Revolution Holy Alliance-Czar Alexander, Emperor of Austria, King Fredrick of Prussia would help if revolution broke out Concert of Europe- Metternich set up other alliances

Revolution in Latin America Restored Spanish King tried to control colonial governments Creoles in American colonies tried to expand their power Mexicans angered and threw off Spanish control Other colonies in Latin America claimed their independence

Long Term Legacy After Congress of Vienna monarchs ruled much of Europe Britain and Prussia gained power Nationalism spread to Germany, Greece and Italy Revolutions would form and new nations will be formed

Long Term Legacy Enlightenment ideas would not go away Common people knew they could make changes People no longer assumed nothing can change Revolution lasted 10 years

Long Term Legacy Inspired people for 200 years Survived worst horrors of French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars Massive revolutions occurred in France and Rumania Inspired Latin America to overthrow colonial rule