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Ch. 21-23 The Growth and Suppression of Democracy (1815-1900)

Ch. 21-23 The Growth and Suppression of Democracy (1815-1900). Overview. 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

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Ch. 21-23 The Growth and Suppression of Democracy (1815-1900)

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  1. Ch. 21-23 The Growth and Suppression of Democracy (1815-1900)

  2. Overview • 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 Restoration Period (1815-1830) • 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. The Concert of Europe (1815) • 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. The Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) • Each country’s (5) aims and priorities. • Major compromises that occurred. • Political changes that resulted.

  6. Goals of Vienna • 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

  7. Results of Vienna • 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

  8. The Age of Metternich (1815-1848) • 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

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