1. The Congress of Vienna What changes are made in Europe after Napoleon?

2. Congress of Vienna meets to “balance power” in Europe “Great Powers” of Russia, Prussia, Austria, Britain and France want to bring security & stability to Europe Austria’s Klemens von Metternich dominates the meeting Metternich blames democracy for Napoleonic Wars, and wants to crush democracy & strengthen absolutism

3. Congress of Vienna 1) New Boundaries: A. Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Italian States (near France) B. Confederation of German states C. Some countries disappear to give Austria, Prussia, Russia land 3) Conservative Europe: Austria, Prussia, & Russia form Holy Alliance – spread Christian ideals 2) Legitimacy: All former monarchs that Napoleon replaced will return to their thrones 4) Concert of Europe: Agreement that if a revolution breaks out, all countries will help stop it

4. Legacy of the Congress of Vienna No major full continent wars for almost 90 years However, smaller war & many nationalistic revolutions will shortly break out due to people being controlled by a foreign ruler

5. Map Questions page 240 1.Name two new countries formed out of the old French Empire. 2.Name at least three countries that completely disappeared in 1817. 3.Name three countries that had no change. 4.Explain what happens in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. 5.What two countries become larger?