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The Congress of Vienna

The Congress of Vienna. What was the Congress of Vienna?. A series of meetings in Vienna Establish long-lasting peace and stability on the European continent after the defeat of Napoleon. Russia Prussia Austria Great Britain France. Klemens von Metternich Austria

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The Congress of Vienna

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  1. The Congress of Vienna

  2. What was the Congress of Vienna? • A series of meetings in Vienna • Establish long-lasting peace and stability on the European continent after the defeat of Napoleon

  3. Russia Prussia Austria Great Britain France Klemens von Metternich Austria Most influential man at the meeting Five Great Powers

  4. Metternich’s Goals • Prevent future French aggression by surrounding France with stronger countries • Restore a balance of power – no country would be a threat to others • Legitimacy - Restore Europe’s royal families to the thrones that Napoleon had taken over

  5. Why was the Congress of Vienna considered a success? • Peace lasted for 40 years • Involved cooperation of nations of the entire continent – came up with a fair punishment • Created a new balance of power in Europe

  6. Conservative Europe • Holy Alliance – pledged to base their relations with other nations on Christian principles in order to combat the forces of revolution • Concert of Europe – nations would help one another if future revolutions broke out • Conservatives (those who like tradition) were in control once again, however, new ideas about democracy and rights were spreading fast

  7. Long Term Legacy • The long-term legacy of the Congress of Vienna stated that foreign control will only lead to calls for revolution • Democracy is the best way to ensure equality and justice for all

  8. The Vienna Settlement • Balance of power • Redrew map (containment) • Stability • “legitimate” monarchs • Problems of the peace • New map creates enemies (nationalism) • Looking Ahead • Nationalism remained a powerful force • Nationalism – loyalty to a nation and want it to be best!

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