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The Congress of Vienna

The Congress of Vienna. Set up to the Congress . Napoleon’s last battle 1810: focus on crushing Russia 1812: leads Grand Army into Russia and is utterly defeated The Restoration of the French monarchy

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The Congress of Vienna

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  1. The Congress of Vienna

  2. Set up to the Congress • Napoleon’s last battle • 1810: focus on crushing Russia • 1812: leads Grand Army into Russia and is utterly defeated • The Restoration of the French monarchy • Russian Tsar Alexander I wants to restore the French monarch and dictate peace in Paris as payback • Each country has its opinion • Russia • England • France • Britain and Russia bring back the Bourbons

  3. Purpose of the Congress • Maintain balance of power • Keep France contained • Bring back France to its 1792 boundaries • Division of Possessions • Decide what to do about Poland

  4. Discussion

  5. The Aftermath of the Congress • Napoleon escapes from Elba and returns to Russia • Defeated at Waterloo, 1815 • Minimal resentment in France • Ended European conflicts over land • New leaders angered nationalists • Ended the wars/revolutions in Europe

  6. Boundary Results from the Congress of Vienna

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