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What was the primary purpose of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
What was the primary purpose of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
What was Friedrich List's main aim with the Zollverein?
What was Friedrich List's main aim with the Zollverein?
Which of the following best describes the political philosophy of conservatism mentioned in the context?
Which of the following best describes the political philosophy of conservatism mentioned in the context?
Which territorial changes occurred as a result of the Treaty of Vienna?
Which territorial changes occurred as a result of the Treaty of Vienna?
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What effect did the Congress of Vienna aim to achieve regarding the future expansion of France?
What effect did the Congress of Vienna aim to achieve regarding the future expansion of France?
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Why did List believe a free economic system was vital for national sentiment?
Why did List believe a free economic system was vital for national sentiment?
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Which of the following countries was NOT part of the major powers at the Congress of Vienna?
Which of the following countries was NOT part of the major powers at the Congress of Vienna?
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What was one of the key outcomes for Prussia following the Congress of Vienna?
What was one of the key outcomes for Prussia following the Congress of Vienna?
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What key concept did Friedrich List associate with the economic measures of the Zollverein?
What key concept did Friedrich List associate with the economic measures of the Zollverein?
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Which of the following outcomes was likely a primary concern of the Congress of Vienna delegates?
Which of the following outcomes was likely a primary concern of the Congress of Vienna delegates?
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What territory was given to Russia as a result of the Congress of Vienna?
What territory was given to Russia as a result of the Congress of Vienna?
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Which statement best reflects the objective of the newly drawn boundaries around France?
Which statement best reflects the objective of the newly drawn boundaries around France?
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Which state was created on the northern border of France during the Congress of Vienna?
Which state was created on the northern border of France during the Congress of Vienna?
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Study Notes
Congress of Vienna (1815)
- European powers (Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria) met in Vienna to establish a post-Napoleonic settlement.
- Hosted by Austrian Chancellor Duke Metternich.
- Aim was to undo changes from Napoleonic Wars.
- Restored Bourbon dynasty in France.
- France lost annexed territories.
- Buffer states created around France (e.g., Kingdom of Netherlands, Piedmont-Genoa).
- Prussia and Austria gained new territories.
- German Confederation (39 states) maintained.
- Russia obtained Polish territories, Prussia part of Saxony.
Economic Nationalism in 19th Century Germany
- Economists began considering national economies.
- Friedrich List (Professor of Economics) advocated for the Zollverein (German customs union).
- Zollverein aimed to unite German states economically.
- List believed economic unity would strengthen the nation, both internally and externally, and foster national identity.
- List argued that free trade was crucial to national unity.
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Explore the pivotal events of the Congress of Vienna in 1815, where European powers aimed to restore stability after the Napoleonic Wars. Additionally, learn about the rise of economic nationalism in 19th-century Germany, highlighting Friedrich List's vision for a united German economy through the Zollverein.
