1. 23.5-The Congress of Vienna

2. Congress of Vienna
European leaders were looking to establish peace and stability on continent after defeat of Napoleon
Series of meetings in Vienna to achieve this goal
Meant to last four weeks- instead 8 months

3. Metternich’s Plan for Europe
Most arrangements made in secret by 5 “great powers”- Russia, Prussia, Austria, Britain, and France
Most influential foreign minister of Austria-Klemens von Metternich
Distrusted democracy-saw Napoleon’s actions resulting from problems with democracy
Get back to stable Europe

4. Containment of France
Austrian Netherlands and Dutch Republic united for form Kingdom of Netherlands
39 German states unified for German Confederation
Switzerland recognized as independent
All done to make weak countries around France stronger and prevent them from trying to dominate weaker nations

6. Balance of Power
Although wanted to weaken France-did not want to leave it powerless
If severely punished them-might try to take revenge
If broke France up-another country may become too powerful
France still big power but weakened
No country in Europe easily overpower another

7. Legitimacy
Affirmed principle of legitimacy- restoring old rulers of Europe back to Europe
Belief of return of former monarchs would stabilize relations in Europe
Congress of Vienna success in bringing countries together to fix issues
Created a time of peace in Europe-not another war for another 50 years in Europe

8. Conservative Europe
Congress victory for conservatives- kings and princes returned to power
Rulers fearful of legacy of French Revolution inspiring revolutions elsewhere
Russia, Austria, and Prussia signed Holy Alliance-pledge to base relations with other nations on Christianity to fight the Revolution
Concert of Europe ensured nations would help one another if revolutions broke out

9. Spirit of Revolution
Governments held firm but could not fully contain ideas from the Revolution
France deeply divided between conservatives happy with Louis XVIII and liberals who wanted more power to legislature
Set political ideas of democracy, freedom, equality, etc. in motion

10. Long-Term Legacy
Revolution broke out in Brazil, Mexico, and Latin America
Diminished the size and power of France
Nationalism (patriotism) spread- would break out in later revolutions in 1800s
Ideas about power and authority permanently changed
People began to see democracy as best way to ensure equality and justice