1. Let’s Recap…The Legacy of Napoleon1
Unsuccessful attempt to unify Europe under French domination
Napoleonic Code
Growth of nationalism in Europe
Let’s Recap…The Legacy of Napoleon

2. LET’s RECAP…Purpose of the Congress Of Vienna2
Led by Austrian prince, Klemens von Metternich
Restore pre-French Revolution Europe
Set in place a“Balance of Power” Doctrine
LET’s RECAP…Purpose of the Congress Of Vienna

3. LET’s RECAP…Results of the Congress Of Vienna3
Restoration of monarchs
Drew a new political map of Europe
The emergence of two political beliefs:
Conservatism – political view that favors tradition, gradual change, respect for authority
Liberalism – political view that favors change
LET’s RECAP…Results of the Congress Of Vienna

4. Effects of the Congress of Vienna4
Increasing Nationalism
Nationalism – a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries
Nationalism served as powerful force behind many political actions during this time
Leads to an increase in democratic ideas
Leads to an increase in economic competition among the European countries
Effects of the Congress of Vienna

5. Effects of the Congress of Vienna (cont’d)5
Revolutions of 1830 and 1848
Widespread discontent felt by the people for Congress of Vienna
Growth of liberalism
Widespread revolutions throughout Europe
Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto is published in 1848
Effects of the Congress of Vienna (cont’d)

6. Changes in Great Britain6
Peaceful Changes
Laws passed to provide the people more political rights
Slavery is made illegal
Changes in Great Britain