Congress of Vienna
The five Europeans powers represented in the congress
What is Russia, Prussia, Austria, Great Britain, and France?
Who was Metternich?
The foreign minister of Austria, most influential representative amongst the five powers
Group of people against the ideas of the French revolution and were happy with the previous monarchy.
What are conservatives?
The idea that ensures no country grows superior to another and poses a threat to other nations.
What is balance of power?
Four weeks
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
The goal was to bring back political stability and peace to Europe after Napoleon's rule.
Was Metternich a conservative or liberal? Justify your answer
Conservative, he distrusted the democratic ideals of the French Revolution
Group of people in support of the ideas of the French revolution and favoured the king sharing power with the legislature.
What are Liberals?
Ideals of the French revolution.
What is Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity?
The country where the congress held their meetings
What is Austria?
How long did the Congress of Vienna last for?
eight months
Metternich's three goals at the Congress of Vienna.
The Containment of France (surrounding France with strong countries), balance of power, and legitimacy
Where did the actions of the Congress of Vienna spark a war outside of Europe?
Latin America
An agreement between Czar Alexander I, Emperor Francis I of Austria, and King Frederick William III of Prussia to base their relations with other nations on Christian principles in order to combat the forces of revolution
What is the Holy Alliance?
The form of government that was seen as the best way to guarantee justice and equality
Democracy
The Congress of Vienna worked in support of the ideas of the French Revolution. True or False.
False. They worked to undo the French Revolution, which sowed the seeds of a democratic government.
The restoration of former monarchs
What is legitimacy?
What did European conservative leaders believe the ideals of the French Revolution paved the way for?
Other revolutions taking place in Europe
A series of alliances devised by Metternich ensuring that nations would help one another if any revolutions broke out.
What is Concert of Europe?
The years during which the Congress of Vienna was actively making descisions.
1814-1815
Modern international organisation sharing the purpose of the Congress of Vienna.
What is The Unites Nations? (UN)
Two nations that were united to form the Kingdom of the Netherlands as a part of one of Metternich's goals.
Austrian Netherlands & Dutch Republic
What was the result of revolution in Latin America?
Mexicans threw off Spanish control & other colonies declared their independence.
Strong identification or loyalty to one's country and its interests.
What is nationalism?
The two powers that increased when France's power was diminished.
Britain & Russia