2.  Age of Metternich (Austrian)—1815-1848 › Wanted a balance of power in Europe and promoted conservatism  Great Britain and France will develop constitutional democracies representing its populace  Germany, Austria, and Russia suppressed democratic urges of their populations

3.  The TASK  rulers of Europe must restore stability between nations of Europe and ensure revolution did not reappear in their domains.  Rulers of Europe took one of Napoleon’s ideas and copied › France’s efficiency in controlling its population  In the period following the Napoleonic wars, states created › Larger, efficient bureaucracies › Secret police forces › Censorship offices

4.  nations from the Congress of Vienna (Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Austria)agree that one nation cannot take major action in international affairs without working with the others  Congress system › 1818—Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle  France admitted based on “good behavior”; occupation army removed

5.  Each country’s (5) aims and priorities.  Major compromises that occurred.  Political changes that resulted.

6.  Austria—maintain a balance of power; opposed expansion of Prussia and Russia  France—wanted to be restored as a major power  England—maintain a balance of power and check the expansion of Russia  Prussia—sought more territories in eastern Germany  Russia—wanted Poland and collective security alliance

8.  France surrounded with three strong nations: Netherlands, Austria, Prussia  But was not severely punished  Prussia and Russia disappointed at amount of land gained  Metternich pleased that Prussia did not gain all of Saxony and Russia did not gain all of Poland  Austria became most powerful German state  Britain pleased with the limited Russian expansion

9.  Prince von Metternich has been nominated for the Hall of Fame: Leaders of Europe. You have been selected to provide a speech in support of him. Use the handout to guide your speech.  #1-3—Rise to prominence  #4-6—Role and impact at the Congress of Vienna  #7-8—Political forces at work in Europe  #9-10—Legacy of Metternich