1. End & Effects of the French Revolution and Napoleon

2. France after the Revolution
Following 2nd exile of Napoleon:
King Louis XVIII (Louis XVI’s brother)
King Charles X (another brother)
King Louis-Philippe I (a cousin)
1848 – a Paris mob overthrew the King Louis-Philippe and established a republic
The new government was weak and fighting broke out in the cities
In late 1848 a constitution was created and Louis-Napoleon (the nephew of Napoleon) was elected president

3. The Congress of Vienna
8 month meeting held following Napoleon’s defeat
The goal was to restore stability and peace across entire European continent
The countries at the meeting included:
Austria, Prussia (Germany), Russia, France and Britain
Led by Austrian foreign minister Metternich – he distrusted democracy

4. Goals of the Congress of Vienna
Redrew the map of Europe to keep France “contained” (boundaries were redrawn without any consideration for national cultures)
Restore the Monarchs in Europe as a way of stabilizing the region
3. Created a wartime Alliance (come to each others aid when peace was threatened) between Austria, Russia, Prussia, Great Britain, France – called the “Concert of Europe”

6. Nationalism
Napoleon & French Revolution led to a rising sense of Nationalism (A strong feeling of pride and devotion to one’s country – not necessarily the government of that country)
Only France, England & Spain were officially nation-states in 1815 – other countries wanted the status & independence – or a new form of government
The desire to have nation-state status led to political revolutions throughout the world (ex: Latin America, Greece, Italy) – all inspired by the French Revolution…

7. French Revolution Ideas Spread to other Countries
Fair taxation (no feudal privileges)
Equality
People govern themselves (democracy)
Inalienable rights
Rejection of the divine right
Freedom of the press
Government protects rights of people
These ideas inspire revolutions in other countries:
Example: - Simon Bolivar successfully leads fight for independence in South America (most countries were colonies of Spain)
- he was inspired by Enlightenment ideas and the American & French Revolutions