The Congress
of Vienna
Congress of Vienna
Meetings for a European peace
plan so no wars ever break out
again (1814 – 1815).
The goal of the Congress was to fix
all of the problems that arose from
the French Revolution and
Napoleon.
Leader of the Congress of Vienna
was Klemens von Metternich.
Congress of Vienna
Results of C of V
Establishes a balance of power in
Europe. Surrounded France with
strong countries so no one country
would be stronger and a threat to
others.
Restores power to the original rulers
before Napoleon (legitimacy).
New political philosophies emerge
(liberal vs conservative)
Liberal vs Conservative
Liberal
Anti-absolute monarch
Want change
Middle & lower class
Want rights and equality
Conservative
King
No change
Upper class
Military spending