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What was one of the aims of the Congress of Vienna?
What was one of the aims of the Congress of Vienna?
- To instate Napoleon I as the ruler of Europe
- To promote the spread of the Cholera Pandemic of the 19th Century
- To establish the French Second Republic
- To restore Christianity after the French Revolution (correct)
Who dominated the Congress of Vienna?
Who dominated the Congress of Vienna?
- Napoleon I, the French Emperor
- Francis I, the Austrian Emperor
- Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian count (correct)
- A group of European monarchs
Why did the Congress of Vienna reorganize borders?
Why did the Congress of Vienna reorganize borders?
- To establish international treaties between states (correct)
- To create a unified European government
- To weaken the French monarchy
- To redistribute power among European states
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
What kind of treaties did the Congress of Vienna establish?
What kind of treaties did the Congress of Vienna establish?
What event led to Louis XVIII fleeing to Belgium?
What event led to Louis XVIII fleeing to Belgium?
What was the result of Napoleon's defeat in Waterloo?
What was the result of Napoleon's defeat in Waterloo?
What was the purpose of the Paris Treaty?
What was the purpose of the Paris Treaty?
What was the duration of Napoleon's return from exile?
What was the duration of Napoleon's return from exile?
What was the outcome of Napoleon's return from exile?
What was the outcome of Napoleon's return from exile?
What was the main purpose of the Holy Alliance Treaty?
What was the main purpose of the Holy Alliance Treaty?
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
What was the significance of Napoleon's Napoleonic civil code?
What was the significance of Napoleon's Napoleonic civil code?
Who dominated the Congress of Vienna?
Who dominated the Congress of Vienna?
What was the main aim of the Congress of Vienna?
What was the main aim of the Congress of Vienna?
What was the Concert of Europe?
What was the Concert of Europe?
Who was the King of France after Napoleon I?
Who was the King of France after Napoleon I?
What was the significance of Napoleon's renovation of Paris?
What was the significance of Napoleon's renovation of Paris?
Study Notes
The Congress of Vienna
- Aims to restore Christianity, change international politics, and reorganize borders
- Hosted by Francis I/II, Austrian Emperor
- Dominated by Klemens von Metternich, conservative Austrian count
Napoleon's Exile
- Exiled to St. Helena in 1815 after Cent Jours and defeat by British in Waterloo
- Signed the Holy Alliance Treaty, agreeing to end Napoleonic Wars
European Borders after the Vienna Congress
- Aimed to keep a buffer between Prussia and France
- 5 main powers: Austria, Russia, UK, Prussia, and France (joined later)
- Lesser powers included Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Papal State, and Kingdom of Sardinia
Key Figures
Napoleon
- Self-proclaimed Emperor of France
- Abolished feudalism with Napoleonic Civil Code, establishing a set of laws in France
- Renovated Paris inspired by Roman architecture, symbolizing his power in France
Czar Alexander (of Russia)
- Formed the Holy Alliance
- Key figure in the Congress of Vienna
Francis I/II (Emperor of Austria)
- Hosted the Congress of Vienna
Louis XVIII
- King of France after Napoleon I (July Ordinances)
Metternich
- Conservative Austrian count who invented diplomacy and dominated the Congress of Vienna
Concepts
Ancien Regime
- A system following the monarchy, with a king or ruler
Christianity
- Basis of the Holy Alliance Treaty
- Seen as essential for maintaining monarchical power and control over the state
Holy Alliance Treaty
- Signed in 1815 in Paris by Tsar of Russia Alexander
- Provided military assistance in case of threats to religion, peace, or justice in one of the signatory countries
- Represented a shared belief in Christianity among European powers
Concert of Europe
- An alliance of major European powers to maintain the status quo and prevent further revolutions after the Congress of Vienna
The Cent Jours (100 Days)
- Napoleon's return from exile
- Defeat in Waterloo, leading to permanent exile
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Description
Explore the significant events and figures of the Congress of Vienna, including its aims to restore Christianity and reorganize borders, hosted by Francis I/Il Austrian Emperor. Learn about the important role of Klemens von Metternich, a conservative Austrian count who dominated the Congress.
