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Charles X became king of France in?

  • 1830
  • 1848
  • 1824 (correct)
  • 1812

What was a major difference between Charles X and Louis Philippe?

  • Louis Philippe was conservative.
  • Louis Philippe was liberal. (correct)
  • Louis Philippe was against reform.
  • Louis Philippe believed in a monarchy.

Charles X sparked a revolt in France by?

  • attempting to start a war with the rest of Europe.
  • refusing to agree with the terms of the Congress of Vienna.
  • trying to increase the power of the monarchy. (correct)
  • favoring the interests of business owners over the wealthy.

What was the outcome of most European revolts of the 1830s?

<p>They resulted in little or no change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term balance of power means?

<p>no state should be more powerful than the rest. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A main reason that the Age of Revolutions initially failed to achieve widespread change in some nations of Europe was because?

<p>few people supported the revolutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the view of French conservatives after the Congress of Vienna?

<p>Conservatives favored rule by absolute monarchs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a main difference between French conservatives and liberals following the Congress of Vienna?

<p>The liberals believed in personal freedom. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Congress of Vienna led to revolts in France because?

<p>many people did not want an absolute monarchy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason the revolt against Louis Philippe led to other revolts across Europe?

<p>People in other parts of Europe wanted more say in their government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Charles X and Louis Philippe

  • Charles X became king of France in 1824.
  • Louis Philippe, in contrast to Charles X, was seen as liberal, favoring reforms and opposing absolute monarchy.

Revolt Sparks and Outcomes

  • Charles X sparked a revolt by attempting to increase the power of the monarchy, leading to widespread dissent.
  • Most European revolts during the 1830s resulted in little or no change, signifying the challenges of revolutionary movements at the time.

Balance of Power

  • The concept of the balance of power refers to the idea that no single state should dominate others, maintaining equality among nations.

Challenges of the Age of Revolutions

  • Many revolutions failed to achieve widespread change initially due to lack of support and poorly organized efforts among the populace.

Conservative and Liberal Views

  • French conservatives after the Congress of Vienna favored rule by absolute monarchs, opposing democratic reforms.
  • Liberals, on the other hand, believed in personal freedoms and sought an increase in civil rights, advocating for elected parliaments.

Reactions to the Congress of Vienna

  • The Congress of Vienna incited revolts as many people opposed the restoration of absolute monarchy and desired more democratic governance.

Spread of Revolts

  • The revolt against Louis Philippe in France set off similar movements across Europe, as people sought greater representation and democratic rights in their governments.

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