Congress of Vienna: French Conservatism Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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

Conservatives favored expanded voting rights.

Conservatives favored rule by absolute monarchs. (correct)

Conservatives favored democratic change.

Conservatives favored elected parliaments.

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

The liberals did not want an elected parliament.

The liberals believed in absolute monarchs.

The liberals believed in personal freedom. (correct)

The liberals wanted to eliminate government.

After the French Revolution of 1791 and the Napoleonic Wars, European leaders' greatest goal was to _____.

restore peace and stability to Europe

One goal of the Congress of Vienna was to restore power to _____.

the monarchs. Signup and view all the answers

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

Louis Philippe was liberal. Signup and view all the answers

The Congress of Vienna led to revolts in France because _____.

many people did not want an absolute monarchy. Signup and view all the answers

Charles X sparked a revolt in France by _____.

trying to increase the power of the monarchy. Signup and view all the answers

As a result of the violent revolts in France in July 1830, Charles X _____.

gave up the throne and fled for Great Britain. Signup and view all the answers

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

They resulted in little or no change. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason Louis Philippe dressed and acted like a middle-class person?

He wanted middle-class people to feel a connection with him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

French Conservatives and the Congress of Vienna

French conservatives favored rule by absolute monarchs following the Congress of Vienna.
Their stance contrasted sharply with liberal ideologies that promoted personal freedom.

Liberals vs. Conservatives

A significant difference after the Congress of Vienna was that liberals believed in personal freedom, while conservatives supported absolute monarchies.

Goals Post-Napoleonic Era

The main goal of European leaders after the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars was to restore peace and stability across Europe.

Objectives of the Congress of Vienna

One major objective of the Congress of Vienna was to restore power to the monarchs, reclaiming authority from revolutionary movements.

Charles X vs. Louis Philippe

Charles X was contrasted by Louis Philippe, who was more liberal in his approach to governance.

Revolt Triggered by the Congress of Vienna

The Congress of Vienna led to revolts in France largely because many people opposed the idea of an absolute monarchy being reinstated.

Charles X's Actions Leading to Revolt

Charles X sparked revolt by attempting to increase the power of the monarchy, which incited public dissent.

Aftermath of the July 1830 Revolt

Following violent revolts in July 1830, Charles X abdicated the throne and fled to Great Britain.

European Revolts of the 1830s

Most European revolts of the 1830s resulted in little to no change, demonstrating the difficulty of enacting substantial reform.

Louis Philippe's Middle-Class Connection

Louis Philippe intentionally dressed and acted like a middle-class individual to forge a connection with the middle class and avoid alienating them.

Description

Explore the contrasting ideologies of French conservatives and liberals following the Congress of Vienna. This quiz delves into the goals of European leaders post-Napoleonic era, the objectives of the congress, and the political dynamics between Charles X and Louis Philippe.