Aim: What Were the Goals of the Congress of Vienna? Do Now: (1) How does the world feel about the United States in Iraq? (2) How did European leaders feel towards Napoleon Bonaparte? Homework: Metternich and the Congress of Vienna attempted to turn the clock back and restore deposed monarchs to their thrones. Identify and explain two reasons why these efforts failed. Include specific examples from at least one nation in Europe.

WAR IN IRAQ

Napoleon’s Rule: Positive Negative List one positive and one negative thing about Napoleon. Positive Negative

Important Vocabulary: Balance of Power: Distribution of political and economic power that stops any nation from getting too strong.

Europe in 1812

The Congress of Vienna (September 1, 1814 – June 9, 1815)

Key Players at Vienna Foreign Minister, Viscount Castlereagh (England) Tsar Alexander I (Russia) The “Host” Prince Klemens von Metternich (Austria) King Frederick William III (Prussia) Foreign Minister, Charles Maurice de Tallyrand (France)

Using the map provided on the handout label the “players” with the correct countries.

Activity: In groups of four (4), you are to read the handout “The Congress of Vienna.” Each member of the group is to take one (1) question and answer it in full sentences. These are your board notes. You are to share your responses with the members of your group.

Share Out Question #1: Why did the Congress of Vienna meet? Answer: The Congress of Vienna met to ___________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Share Out Question #2: Explain what the Congress of Vienna meant by “legitimacy” and “compensation.” Answer: The Congress of Vienna meant by “legitimacy” __________________________________________________________________.In terms of “compensation” the Congress of Vienna wanted ___________________________________________________________________________.

Share Out Question #3: Why can we say that the leaders of the Congress of Vienna were reactionaries? Answer: The leaders of the Congress Vienna were reactionaries because______________________________________________________________________________________________.

Share Out Question #4: How successful do you think Metternich and the other reactionaries were when they tried returning Europe to the way it was before the French Revolution and Napoleon? Explain. Answer: Metternich and the other reactionaries were or were not successful in returning Europe to the way it was before the French Revolution and Napoleon because __________________ _______________________________________.

Goals of the Congress of Vienna Balance of Power Legitimacy of Kings Compensation Coalition forces would occupy France for 3-5 years. (In 2009, that would be us in Iraq. Does history repeat itself?) France would have to pay for losses of up to 700,000,000 francs.

Maps Constantly Change Throughout History

Europe After the Congress of Vienna

Answer the Regents-Based Questions: A major goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) was to A) return Napoleon Bonaparte to power B) establish democratic governments in all European nations C) establish a balance of power after the defeat of Napoleon