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Which country was strengthened by the addition of Genoa?
Which country was strengthened by the addition of Genoa?
Which countries were united to form the Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Which countries were united to form the Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Which nation was recognized as an independent nation?
Which nation was recognized as an independent nation?
Which countries were considered the 'great powers' at the Congress of Vienna?
Which countries were considered the 'great powers' at the Congress of Vienna?
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What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
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What were Metternich's three goals at the Congress of Vienna?
What were Metternich's three goals at the Congress of Vienna?
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What was the principle of legitimacy affirmed by the great powers at the Congress of Vienna?
What was the principle of legitimacy affirmed by the great powers at the Congress of Vienna?
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What did the leaders of Europe want to avoid by not severely punishing France?
What did the leaders of Europe want to avoid by not severely punishing France?
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What was the result of the changes made by the Congress of Vienna in Europe?
What was the result of the changes made by the Congress of Vienna in Europe?
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Which country had a constitutional monarchy after the Congress of Vienna?
Which country had a constitutional monarchy after the Congress of Vienna?
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Which region had more conservative governments after the Congress of Vienna?
Which region had more conservative governments after the Congress of Vienna?
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Who were the absolute monarchs after the Congress of Vienna?
Who were the absolute monarchs after the Congress of Vienna?
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Which three rulers signed the Holy Alliance in 1815?
Which three rulers signed the Holy Alliance in 1815?
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What was the purpose of the Holy Alliance?
What was the purpose of the Holy Alliance?
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What was the name of the series of alliances devised by Metternich to ensure nations would help one another if any revolutions broke out?
What was the name of the series of alliances devised by Metternich to ensure nations would help one another if any revolutions broke out?
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Which group attempted to regain control of the colonial governments in the Americas after the Spanish king was restored to the throne?
Which group attempted to regain control of the colonial governments in the Americas after the Spanish king was restored to the throne?
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Which country's control did the Mexicans successfully throw off in their revolt?
Which country's control did the Mexicans successfully throw off in their revolt?
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Which event changed the social attitudes and assumptions that had dominated Europe for centuries?
Which event changed the social attitudes and assumptions that had dominated Europe for centuries?
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Study Notes
Key Historical Events and Figures
- The addition of Genoa strengthened the Kingdom of Sardinia.
- The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed through the unification of the former regions of the United Provinces and the Southern Netherlands.
- Belgium was recognized as an independent nation following its revolt from the Netherlands in 1830.
Congress of Vienna
- The great powers at the Congress of Vienna included Austria, Prussia, Russia, Great Britain, and France.
- The main goal of the Congress of Vienna was to restore stability and order in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
- Metternich's three goals at the Congress were to contain France, restore monarchies, and establish a balance of power.
- The principle of legitimacy affirmed the restoration of rightful monarchs and their legitimate authority across Europe.
European Leadership and Control
- European leaders aimed to avoid severe punishment of France to prevent future instability and further revolutions.
- The Congress of Vienna led to the restoration of conservative monarchies and the reorganization of European territories, influencing the political landscape for decades.
- Great Britain established a constitutional monarchy after the reforms resulting from the Congress of Vienna.
- More conservative governments emerged in Eastern and Central Europe post-Congress.
Monarchs and Alliances
- Absolute monarchs after the Congress included those in Austria, Prussia, and Russia.
- The Holy Alliance, signed by Austria, Prussia, and Russia in 1815, aimed to uphold Christian values and the monarchy across Europe.
- Metternich devised the Concert of Europe, a series of alliances to ensure collective action against revolutions.
Colonial and Social Revolutions
- The group that tried to regain control over colonial governments in the Americas were the Spanish monarchists.
- Mexico successfully threw off Spanish control during its War of Independence.
- The French Revolution fundamentally changed social attitudes and assumptions that had long dominated Europe, encouraging ideas of liberty and equality.
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Test your knowledge on the Congress of Vienna and the establishment of collective security and stability in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon. Explore the key policies and decisions made during this important series of meetings in Vienna.
