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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?
- To restore and reinforce monarchies in Europe (correct)
- To create a united German nation without external influences
- To establish economic measures for the German states
- To promote revolutionary movements across Europe
What was Friedrich List's main aim with the Zollverein?
What was Friedrich List's main aim with the Zollverein?
- To economically bind the Germans into a cohesive nation (correct)
- To eliminate national borders among German states
- To restrict foreign influence on German economy
- To encourage individual provincial interests over national unity
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?
- Promotion of individual freedoms above all else
- Advocacy for extreme political upheaval and revolution
- Emphasis on rapid economic change and innovation
- Focus on tradition and gradual development (correct)
Which territorial changes occurred as a result of the Treaty of Vienna?
Which territorial changes occurred as a result of the Treaty of Vienna?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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Congress of Vienna
Congress of Vienna
A meeting of European leaders in 1815 to restore order and redraw boundaries after the Napoleonic Wars.
Treaty of Vienna
Treaty of Vienna
Agreement reached between European powers at the Congress of Vienna, establishing a new conservative order to prevent further French expansion and restore deposed monarchies.
Zollverein
Zollverein
German customs union established in 1834, aimed at economic unity and national strength.
Conservatism
Conservatism
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Nationalism (in context)
Nationalism (in context)
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Friedrich List
Friedrich List
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National Economy (in context)
National Economy (in context)
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Political Ends of Zollverein
Political Ends of Zollverein
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Treaty of Vienna (1815)
Treaty of Vienna (1815)
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Bourbon Restoration
Bourbon Restoration
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Buffer States
Buffer States
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German Confederation (1815)
German Confederation (1815)
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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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Description
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.
