18 Questions
What was one of the aims of the Congress of Vienna?
To restore Christianity after the French Revolution
Who dominated the Congress of Vienna?
Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian count
Why did the Congress of Vienna reorganize borders?
To establish international treaties between states
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
Francis I, the Austrian Emperor
What kind of treaties did the Congress of Vienna establish?
Treaties between states
What event led to Louis XVIII fleeing to Belgium?
Napoleon's defeat in Waterloo
What was the result of Napoleon's defeat in Waterloo?
He was exiled for good
What was the purpose of the Paris Treaty?
To end the Napoleonic Wars
What was the duration of Napoleon's return from exile?
100 days
What was the outcome of Napoleon's return from exile?
He was defeated in Waterloo
What was the main purpose of the Holy Alliance Treaty?
To provide military assistance in case of threat to religion, peace, or justice
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
Francis I/II Emperor of Austria
What was the significance of Napoleon's Napoleonic civil code?
It reestablished legal order and abolished feudalism in France
Who dominated the Congress of Vienna?
Metternich of Austria
What was the main aim of the Congress of Vienna?
To reorganize borders and restore Christianity
What was the Concert of Europe?
An alliance of major European powers to maintain the status quo
Who was the King of France after Napoleon I?
Louis XVIII
What was the significance of Napoleon's renovation of Paris?
It reflected his power in France, inspired by Roman architecture
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
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.
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