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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.
Define 'Legitimacy' (Congress of Vienna).
Restoring monarchs to power in Europe.
Define 'Balance of Power' (Congress of Vienna).
Ensuring no single nation dominates Europe.
Define 'Containment of France'.
Strengthening countries surrounding France to prevent aggression.
Define 'Concert of Europe'.
The Quadruple Alliance's effort to prevent future revolutions.
Define 'Principle of Intervention'.
Using military force to suppress uprisings against restored monarchies.
Define 'Conservatism' (19th Century).
A political philosophy favoring tradition and social hierarchy.
Define 'Quadruple Alliance'.
Alliance of Austria, Britain, Russia, and Prussia to maintain order after Napoleon.
What was the Napoleonic Code?
A legal system established by Napoleon that influenced legal systems across Europe.
Define 'Liberalism' (19th Century).
A political ideology emphasizing individual rights and reform.
What is the 'Principle of Legitimacy'?
The idea of restoring legitimate monarchs to their thrones after Napoleon's defeat.