Results of France’s defeat Fall of Napoleon and Congress of Vienna

Congress of Vienna Description: series of meetings from Vienna, Austria Nations in Attendance: Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Great Britain wanted to: – restore the old order after Napoleon’s defeat – reshape Europe – provide peace

Congress of Vienna Description: Austria represented by Emperor Francis I Prussia represented by King Frederick William III Russia represented by Czar Alexander I Britain and France were represented by their foreign ministers

Prince Klemens von Metternich foreign minister of Austria the key leader at the Congress of Vienna created goals for establishing lasting peace and stability in Europe

Metternich’s Plan Goal: Containment: to prevent French aggression surround France with strong countries Action: Alliance System: created alliances of powers would come to one another’s aide: – if revolution broke out – if a European power threatened another

Metternich’s Plan Goal: Balance of Power: situation where no nation can threaten the others France was not punished, just weaken Action: Restructure the European Map: rearranged European territories to keep one country from dominating Europe example: to balance Russian territorial gains, Prussia and Austria were given new territories

Metternich’s Plan Goal: Legitimacy: goes against the ideas of the Revolution returns idea of “Divine Right” only those born into the ruling class allowed to take control which was considered “legitimate” authority Action: Return of the Monarchy: legitimate monarchs deposed by Napoleon would be restored in the interest of peace and stability fair deals are worked out so that no country holds a grudge

Review… A political situation in which no one nation has the ability to conquer the others. What was the series of meetings designed to keep peace in Europe following Napoleon’s defeat known as? What country was Metternich from?

Results Concert of Europe: series of meetings European powers agreed to meet in the future to take steps to keep the balance of power

Results Intervention: countries had a right to intervene where revolutions threatened monarchies rejected by Britain supported by Austria, Prussia, Russia, and France

Results Conservatives regained control of governments Louis XVIII was back in control of France Created an age of peace in Europe between nations diminished power of France increased power of Britain and Prussia

Results Internal Revolts: sparked growth of nationalism revolutions will erupt within societies between 1815 and 1848 triggered revolts in colonies

Long-Term Legacy of Vienna created a peace in Europe that lasted 40 years citizens began to view the principles of democracy as the best way for equality and justice

Review… Who was in control of France following the Congress of Vienna? Explain the purpose of the Concert of Europe. What type of govt. were most of the countries of Europe returned to?