1. 19th Century Europe Maps

2. French Republic & Territories 1792-1799

3. The Continental System 1805-1810

4. Europe, late 1812

5. Congress of Vienna

6. Congress of Vienna
After Napoleon was exiled, the nations that made up the Grand Alliance met to decide the fate of European nations (Austria, Britain, Prussia, and Russia).
The goal was to establish long-lasting peace and stability in Europe

7. Prince Klemens von Metternich
The most influential leader of the meeting was foreign minister of Austria
“The first and greatest concern for the immense majority of every nation is the stability of laws – never their change.”
He presented three goals for the Congress of Vienna

8. Goal 1 – Containment of France
Prevent French aggression by surrounding the country with strong countries.
Created the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Combined 39 German states into the German Confederation (dominated by Austria)
Switzerland now independent nation
Kingdom of Sardinia (in Italy) adds Genoa

10. Goal 2 - Balance of Power
Did not severely punish France – might try to seek revenge
Do not break up the country – that could lead to another country becoming too strong
France is a major, but weakened European nation.
No Country Could Easily Overpower Another

11. Goal 3 – Legitimate Governments
Return the monarchs to power in the countries in which Napoleon drove them out.
The members of the Congress believed this would stabilize political relations among nations

12. Accomplishments of the Congress of Vienna
First time European leaders had worked together on political affairs
Everyone treated fairly
Balance of power in Europe – no immediate threat of war
Monarchs remain in control
Absolute – Central and Eastern Europe
Constitutional – Britain and France

13. Long Term Legacy of the Congress of Vienna
Many Latin American colonies revolt demanding independence
France weakened, but Britain and Prussia increase power
Nationalism spreads in regions put under foreign control
French Revolution allows people to see democracy as the best way to ensure equality and justice – the trend begins!

14. Europe after the Congress of Vienna

15. When France Sneezes …

16. Unification of Italy, 1815

17. Unification of Italy, 1860

18. Unification of Italy, 1861

19. Unification of Germany

20. Nationalities within Austria-Hungary, 1867

21. Europe, 1914