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Austria. By: Victoria and Shandra. The Congress of Vienna. Took place in Vienna of Austria after Napoleons rule to put Europe back together Emerged as one of the strongest powers in Europe
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Austria By: Victoria and Shandra
The Congress of Vienna • Took place in Vienna of Austria after Napoleons rule to put Europe back together • Emerged as one of the strongest powers in Europe • Regained all of the land that it had before Napoleon's reign, also gained more land from Russia and Italy • The Holy Roman Empire had collapsed and formed the German Confederation which was lead by Austria and Prussia
Balance of Power • Balance of power in Europe was made uneven in Europe after the unification of Germany • Austria was considered one of the stronger Countries
Legitimacy • Franz I of Austria 1806-1835 • Ferdinand I 1835-1848 • Franz Josef I 1848-1916 • All considered legitimate rulers due to the fact that they are all under the line of the Habsburg Dynasty which extends all the way back to 1273 with Rudolf I
Alliances • Dual Alliance • Germany and Austria promised to protect each other against Russia • Austro-Serbian Alliance • Alliance with Serbia to keep Russia from gaining control of it • Triple Alliance • Austria and Germany made an alliance with Italy to stop it from taking sides with Russia
Political Reforms • Returned to a monarchy • Dual monarchy established with Hungary in 1876 • Each part had its own legislature, constitution, and capital but had one emperor, Franz Josef I
Foreign Policy • Metternich was the main person at the Congress of Vienna and at his suggestion Carlsbad congress issued the Carlsbad decrees • These included dispatched secret police to stifle democratic nationalists and press censorship • Metternich sent many troops out to suppress revolts • Austria supported French troops being sent by the congress of Verona to calm unrest in Spain and restore the old regime there
Domestic policy • Although Metternich had the high profile, it was really the emperor being conservative and his dislike for the ideas of the French Revolution that made the Domestic Policy • A new civil and penal code was issued in the early 19th century • Politics and culture was kept under close watch to keep from spread of nationalism and liberalism
Conservatism/Liberalism • Due to the fact that the emperor had very strong conservative views, liberalism activities would be immediately stifled • The emperors laws were organized is a way that showed his fear of liberalism as well as nationalism • Liberalism was at its peak in the 1848 revolution, when civil liberty and written constitution were key demands of the revolutionary movement
Nationalism • Austrian government was threatened deeply by nationalism of its provinces especially the slavs • This is because the country is made up of several nationalities which could cause conflict between provinces • This put fear into the government because if conflict were to arise, then the country could very well be torn apart due to this nationalism
Imperialism • Austria had no overseas colonies • It did however have many provinces that it controlled throughout Europe itself such as Poland, Croatia, Romania, and Slovakia
Infrastructure • They had very extensive railway systems
Industrialization • In 1843, the population had risen to about 37.5 million people which was 40% more than in 1792 • This is important because the country had a sufficient labour force • Railways were now extensive enough that they could transport people from town to town on daily business • This also would improve the transportation of goods from city to city
Major Political Players • Metternich • Lead the Congress of Vienna • Restored the old regime of monarchies • Had the ideas for legitimacy of rulers and also for balance of power • Minister for Austria
Revolution • Economic depression due to rise in food prices from poor harvest • 1848 Revolution breaks out in Vienna • All parts of the empire were striving for autonomy and independence • Austria wanted a representative government • Metternich resigned and universal male suffrage was passed • Prince Felix con Schwarzenberg replaced Metternich and convinced Ferdinand I to abdicate and leave the throne to his son Franz Josef I
Militarism • Austria-Hungary had 3 armies, the Austria and Hungary armies and there was also an imperial army • Although they had the capability to mobilize about 2 million men, that was a relatively small amount compared to other countries like France • They used propaganda to expand the size of the army during times of need during war
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