1. Agenda Bellringer Quiz: Napoleon Notes: Congress of Vienna Video: Battle of Waterloo

2. Napoleon Quiz What is the proper term for a military takeover of government? Why did the people of France welcome Napoleon’s rule? Define nationalism What was the Napoleonic Code? What was the continental blockade? The invasion of what country led to Napoleon’s defeat? Who was Robespierre? Name two causes of the French Revolution What was the storming of the Bastille?

3. CONGRESS OF VIENNA

4. Historical Circumstance… Napoleon had been exiled to the island of Elba European leaders wanted to establish a new European order (post-French empire) Wanted security and stability for all of continental Europe A series of meetings between heads of state were called to discuss the issue. The meetings were held in Vienna, Austria and were called the Congress of Vienna

6. Congress of Vienna Held in secret amongst the five “great powers”: Russia, Prussia, Austria, Great Britain, and France Leader was Austrian Prince: Klemens von Metternich

8. Klemens von Metternich Full name: Kemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar Furst von Metternich-winneburg zu Beilstein Felt that revolution, chaos, and distress were a natural outcome of democratic ideals Goals: 1. Prevent future French aggression by surrounding France with strong countries 2. Restore balance of power 3. Restore Europe’s royal families to their thrones

9. Goals and Results Goal 1: Surround France with stronger powers Kingdom of Netherlands formed 39 loose German states united under Austrian power Switzerland became independent Italy was strengthened by gaining new territories

10. Goal and Results Goal 2: Balance of Power If France was too strong – they could take over again If France was too weak – they may want revenge Solution: leave them alone. Still a major, yet diminished power

11. Goal and Results Goal 3: Legitimacy Royal families displaced by France would be restored Louis XVIII was restored in France

12. Historical Impact First time European countries made decisions together Balance of power Idea of nationalism began to spread to Italy, Germany, Greece, and others Nationalistic movements and revolutions will result in new countries

13. Video Battle of Waterloo