Congress of Vienna What will become of France & Europe?

The French Empire How do you build a lasting peace?

Congress of Vienna 1815 Leaders of Austria, Prussia, Russia & Great Britain Europe wanted long lasting peace –feared more war (French aggression) –Goal: to create a balance of power in Europe Congress of Vienna was scheduled to last 4-weeks –it lasted 8 months! Balance of Power

European Balance of Power Wanted France weaker, not destroyed –Kept original borders from 1790 Goal was to build stronger states near France German Confederation formed –out of 39 states Switzerland becomes independent Other states are strengthened –Netherlands, Italy Balance of Power

The New “Balanced” Europe

The Final Outcome Louis XVIII rules France as constitutional monarch –Brother of Louis XVI –Royal rulers return in Spain & Italy Relative Peace: The 5-powers did not wage war on each other until 1853 – Some were at peace until World War I (1914) Democratic ideas continued to be debated in Europe –Citizens kept the majority of their rights –Old patterns of taxation & justice continued to be challenged –French Revolution changed the “business as usual” attitude of Europe Nationalism increased in Europe –Led to rise of Italy & Germany as Nation States –Ideology became increasingly important

French Revolution Success? Impact of Revolution

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