By: The better half of PIB History The Congress of Vienna By: The better half of PIB History

Introduction The Congress of Vienna was a conference of ambassadors of the major powers of Europe, it was held in Vienna from November , 1814 to June 8, 1815. The Congress involved Britain, Austria, Prussia, France, Russia, and other minor countries. Its purpose was to settle issues and redraw the continent's political map after the defeat of Napoleonic France the previous spring. On March 1815, and the Congress's Final Act was signed nine days before Napoleon’s final defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815.

Europe After Congress

Question “Evaluate the successes and failures of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) in the period that followed until 1850.”

Overall Successes Less casualties in war Politicians pleased with compensation Peace was remained at the Congress The German states combined peacefully Slavery was outlawed

Individual Country Successes Established land for each country (See Picture) Britain gained control of the sea

Overall Failures Four wartime allies split Secret treaties were made Peace was not completely gained Each nation’s best interest was not considered Congressmen were money hungry Revolutionary idea’s were still an object

Individual Country Failures Not all land was gained France was stripped of it’s power Italy was no longer a nation Poland was forced to defer to Russia