Ms, Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

Europe in 1812

The Congress of Vienna September 1, 1814-June 9, 1815

Coin Commemorating the opening of the Congress of Vienna

Main Objectives Undo everything that Napoleon had done- Reduce France to its old boundaries Rule of legitimacy Compensate those countries who suffered the most Balance of Power People had no voice National groups denied independence and unity

The “Host” Metternich Austria Foreign Minister, Castlereagh Britain King Frederick William III Prussia Foreign Minister Talleyrand France Tsar Alexander I Russia

Key Principles Established Balance of Power Legitimacy Compensation Coalition forces would occupy France for 3-5 Years France would pay indemnity of 700 million francs

VFrance was deprived of all territory conquered by Napoleon. VA Germanic Confederation of 30+ states (including Prussia) was created from the previous 300, under Austrian rule.

VThe neutrality of Switzerland was guaranteed. VBritain was given Cape Colony, South Africa, and various other colonies in Africa and Asia. VThe slave trade was condemned (at British urging).

What was the Legacy of the Congress of Vienna?