French Conservatism and the Congress of Vienna
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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 _____.

    <p>the monarchs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Louis Philippe was liberal.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Charles X sparked a revolt in France by _____.

    <p>trying to increase the power of the monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>gave up the throne and fled for Great Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>He wanted middle-class people to feel a connection with him.</p> 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.

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    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.

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