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Who was Metternich?
Austrian prince, champion of the old order, and key figure at the Congress of Vienna.
Who was Edmund Burke?
Irish politician and father of modern conservatism; believed in gradual change.
Who was Joseph de Maistre?
French philosopher who advocated for monarchy and hierarchy.
Who was Alexander I?
Tsar of Russia who wanted peace in Europe and control over Poland.
Who was Talleyrand?
French diplomat who aimed to prevent the division of France at the Congress of Vienna.
Who was Castlereagh?
British foreign secretary who wanted to strengthen German and Italian states and stop Russia.
Who was Hardenberg?
Prussian statesman who wanted Poland but was willing to compromise.
What was Metternich's main goal?
To maintain peace in Europe and suppress revolutionary ideas.
What was Edmund Burke's view on change?
He believed in slow, gradual change rather than radical revolution.
What was Joseph de Maistre's political philosophy?
He advocated for the restoration of monarchy and a hierarchical social structure.
Compare Conservatism and Liberalism.
Conservatism favored tradition; Liberalism favored reform and individual rights.
Compare the goals of Metternich and Alexander I.
Both wanted peace, but Metternich focused on controlling German/Italian states, while Alexander wanted Poland.
Compare the Congress of Vienna to the Treaty of Versailles.
Both aimed to establish peace after major conflicts, but Vienna focused on restoring the old order, while Versailles aimed to punish Germany.
Compare the views of Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre.
Both were conservatives, but Burke favored gradual change, while Maistre advocated for a complete return to monarchy and hierarchy.
Compare the goals of the Congress of Vienna with the outcomes.
The Congress aimed to restore stability, but its suppression of nationalism and liberalism led to future conflicts.
Compare the 'Principle of Legitimacy' with the rise of nationalism.
Legitimacy sought to restore old monarchies, while nationalism emphasized self-determination and national unity, often challenging existing borders.
Compare the 'Concert of Europe' with modern international organizations.
Both aimed to maintain peace, but the Concert of Europe was more focused on suppressing internal dissent, while modern organizations address a wider range of issues.
Compare the impact of Napoleon with the impact of the French Revolution.
Both spread revolutionary ideas, but Napoleon consolidated power into a dictatorship, while the Revolution initially aimed for broader democratic reforms.
Compare the views of conservatives and liberals on individual rights.
Conservatives prioritized social order over individual rights, while liberals emphasized individual freedoms and equality.
Compare the short-term and long-term effects of the Congress of Vienna.
Short-term: relative peace and restoration of monarchies. Long-term: suppression of nationalism and liberalism, leading to future conflicts.
What was the Congress of Vienna?
A meeting of European powers (1814-1815) to restore order after Napoleon.
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
To restore the balance of power and legitimate monarchies in Europe.
What was the impact of Napoleon's conquests?
Spread revolutionary ideas and reshaped the map of Europe.
What was the Quadruple Alliance?
An alliance between Austria, Britain, Russia, and Prussia formed to prevent future revolutions.
What was the Congress of Vienna's policy toward France?
To contain France by strengthening surrounding countries.
What was the 'Concert of Europe'?
A system of alliances and meetings designed to maintain peace and prevent revolutions in Europe.
What was the 'Principle of Intervention'?
The right of European powers to intervene in other countries to suppress revolutions and maintain monarchical rule.
What was the impact of the Napoleonic Code?
It influenced legal systems across Europe and spread some revolutionary ideals.
What was the main goal of the 'Concert of Europe'?
To maintain the balance of power and suppress revolutionary movements.
What was the long-term effect of the Congress of Vienna?
It established a period of relative peace, but also suppressed nationalist and liberal movements, leading to future conflicts.