Congress of Vienna

1. Congress of Vienna

3. Napoleon Builds an Empire See �Rise of the Napoleonic Empire� How do Napoleon�s allies really feel about him? (Russia, Prussia, Austria) How would people feel about being a part of the French Empire? Napoleonic Code spreads to Europe Nationalism emerges- Europeans want self-rule! For cultural, linguistic, religious reasons For economic reasons- Continental System & extensive taxation!

5. Napoleon�s Downfall Continental System works against Napoleon Alexander of Russia stops enforcing Continental System Napoleon invades Russia General Army destroyed Quadruple Alliance forces Nap. to abdicate and exiled to Elba Congress of Vienna begins Louis XVIII and the Constitutional Charter 100 Days- Napoleon�s comeback and final defeat at Waterloo. Exiled again to St. Helena -Napoleon�s Empire in 1812- much of Europe is either under Napoleon�s direct control, or is ruled by his family members. There are some countries that have alliances with Napoleon- did they really like him? (No, they just didn�t want to be attacked themselves) -In some ways, Napoleon�s rule over some areas might have been welcomed, b/c the Napoleonic Code promised the end to feudal dues, jobs open to talent, equality before the law to citizens. So this might have helped some members of the middle class and peasants. - But Napoleon�s rule also brought nationalism. Some people resented being ruled by a foreign speaking King, who had different religious views (Spain for example) They also resented that the taxes they paid to Napoleon were being used to pay for France to wage more war and take over more land. -In 1805,, Napoleon still wants Britain. He makes a plan to attack them by crossing the Channel and invading by land. But Britain still has naval superiority over France, and when Napoleon was bringing his fleet from the Med. Up to England, he got his fleet smashed by Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. So, then he plans to use economic warfare against England, and launches the Continental System. Economic warfare that blocks all British goods from entering any land that Napoleon or his allies control. Russia, his most powerful ally is forced to submit to the Continental System and King Alexander does not like the effects it is having. H -Napoleon�s Empire in 1812- much of Europe is either under Napoleon�s direct control, or is ruled by his family members. There are some countries that have alliances with Napoleon- did they really like him? (No, they just didn�t want to be attacked themselves) -In some ways, Napoleon�s rule over some areas might have been welcomed, b/c the Napoleonic Code promised the end to feudal dues, jobs open to talent, equality before the law to citizens. So this might have helped some members of the middle class and peasants. - But Napoleon�s rule also brought nationalism. Some people resented being ruled by a foreign speaking King, who had different religious views (Spain for example) They also resented that the taxes they paid to Napoleon were being used to pay for France to wage more war and take over more land. -In 1805,, Napoleon still wants Britain. He makes a plan to attack them by crossing the Channel and invading by land. But Britain still has naval superiority over France, and when Napoleon was bringing his fleet from the Med. Up to England, he got his fleet smashed by Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. So, then he plans to use economic warfare against England, and launches the Continental System. Economic warfare that blocks all British goods from entering any land that Napoleon or his allies control. Russia, his most powerful ally is forced to submit to the Continental System and King Alexander does not like the effects it is having. H

11. International diplomacy Rival nations (including France) should meet regularly to discuss concerns, prevent war, and protect conservative governments Balance of Power Equally powerful political and military states will prevent further acts of domination (France has a proper place in this balance, so don�t weaken them excessively) Strengthen nations surrounding France to prevent further aggression Legitimacy and political conservatism Restore traditional ruling families to thrones and reestablish absolutism Intervene in any country that faces revolutionary threats to protect monarchy governments Compensation