What changes are made in Europe after Napoleon? The Congress of Vienna What changes are made in Europe after Napoleon?

I. Congress of Vienna meets to “balance power” in Europe A. “Great Powers” of Russia, Prussia, Austria, Britain and France want to bring security & stability to Europe B. Austria’s Klemens von Metternich dominates the meeting 1. Metternich blames democracy for Napoleonic Wars, and wants to crush democracy & strengthen absolutism

a. All former monarchs that Napoleon replaced will 2) Legitimacy: a. All former monarchs that Napoleon replaced will return to their thrones 1) New Boundaries: a. Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Italian States (near France) b. Confederation of German states c. Some countries disappear to give Austria, Prussia, Russia land C. Congress of Vienna 3) Conservative Europe: a. Austria, Prussia, & Russia form Holy Alliance – spread Christian ideals 4) Concert of Europe: a. Agreement that if a revolution breaks out, all countries will help stop it

D. Legacy of the Congress of Vienna No major full continent wars for almost 90 years However, smaller wars & many nationalistic revolutions will shortly break out due to people being controlled by a foreign ruler

Map Questions page 240 Name two new countries formed out of the old French Empire. Name at least three countries that completely disappeared in 1817. Name two countries that had no change. Explain what happens in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. What two countries become larger?