History of the Congress of Vienna

Questions and Answers

What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?

To keep balance of power in Europe

Who made up the Quadruple Alliance?

Russia (correct)

Austria (correct)

Prussia (correct)

Great Britain (correct)

What happened at the Congress of Vienna?

Countries took land from France to compensate for victory.

Why were the allies lenient with France during the Congress of Vienna?

To maintain a balance of power so no state dominates Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What caused the almost war in January 1815?

Disagreement over land in Saxony Signup and view all the answers

Who was involved in the January 1815 conflict?

Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Prussia, Castlereagh, Metternich, and Talleyrand. Signup and view all the answers

How was the January 1815 conflict resolved?

Russia and Prussia moderated their demands. Signup and view all the answers

How did the January 1815 conflict help France?

France regained Great Power status by becoming involved in diplomatic matters. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Concert System?

A system formed to maintain balance of power. Signup and view all the answers

Who helped the Greeks during the Greek Revolution?

Russia, England, and France. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Russia help the Greeks in the Greek Revolution?

Russia wanted territory in Greece. Signup and view all the answers

Why did England and France help the Greeks?

To prevent Russia from gaining more power. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Greek Revolution?

Greece became independent in 1829. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose of the Congress of Vienna

Aimed to maintain a balance of power in Europe, preventing the domination of any single state.

Quadruple Alliance and Congress Outcomes

Quadruple Alliance consisted of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Great Britain.
Met in 1814 at the Congress of Vienna to discuss the post-war order and territorial adjustments.
France's territory was restored to pre-war boundaries of 1792, with no war reparations required to maintain balance of power.

Tensions and Alliances in Early 1815

January 1815 faced near conflict between Prussia and Russia regarding territorial compensation from France's defeat.
Tsar Alexander I aimed to recreate a larger Polish territory; Prussia sought additional territory from Saxony.
British Lord Castlereagh and Austrian Klemens von Metternich allied with French representative Talleyrand to counter Russian and Prussian ambitions.
Compromise reached: Russia received a Polish kingdom, while Prussia acquired parts of Saxony.
France regained Great Power status through involvement in these negotiations.

Formation of the Concert System

In 1818, the Quadruple Alliance incorporated France into a system known as the Concert System.
The purpose was to sustain the established balance of power in Europe consistently.

Support for Greek Revolution

The Greek Revolution (1821-1830) received backing from the Concert System.
Russia intervened to gain territorial control in Greece, while England and France aimed to thwart Russian expansion.
By 1829, Greece achieved independence as a result of international support.

Description

Explore the key events and outcomes of the Congress of Vienna, aimed at establishing a balance of power in post-Napoleonic Europe. Understand the roles of the Quadruple Alliance and the tensions between major powers in 1815. Discover how compromises shaped territorial adjustments and diplomatic relations.