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7.5. The Congress of Vienna. The Plan for Europe. Congress of Vienna = meetings to decide future of Europe Klemens von Metternich = Austrian prince who leads Congress of Vienna Distrusts democracy – Napoleon = natural result of democracy Metternich’s 3 goals:

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7.5

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  1. 7.5 The Congress of Vienna

  2. The Plan for Europe • Congress of Vienna = meetings to decide future of Europe • Klemens von Metternich = Austrian prince who leads Congress of Vienna • Distrusts democracy – Napoleon = natural result of democracy • Metternich’s 3 goals: • Prevent future French aggression • Restore balance of power • Return royal families to thrones of Europe pre-Napoleon

  3. Containing France • Keep France in check by surrounding it by strong countries • Austrian Netherlands & Dutch Republic form Kingdom of Netherlands • German Confederation formed – Austria dominates confederation • Switzerland = independent nation • Genoa added to Kingdom of Sardinia

  4. Balance of Power & Legitimacy • France loses little power – still a major country in Europe • Congress does not want France to seek revenge if France is punished too harshly • Monarchs returned to thrones that were removed by Napoleon = legitimacy

  5. Conservatives Rule • Conservative rule values through out Europe • “Holy Alliance” formed to use Christian values to combat ideals of French Rev. (Russia, Austria, Prussia) • Values of French Rev. move to Latin America • When Spanish king gone b/c Napoleon, so went control of Latin America – now Spain wants control back • Latin American countries fight and win independence

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