Swiss History: Restoration and Regeneration (1815-1847)

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on Swiss history between 1815 and 1847.

Restoration Period (1815-1830)

A period in Swiss history focused on re-establishing old political ways after the Helvetic Republic.

Congress of Vienna

A conference aiming for peace in Europe after the French Revolution through balance of power, legitimacy of monarchs and territorial compensation.

Federal Pact of 1815

Established a defense alliance in Switzerland, increasing cantonal independence but limiting democratic provisions.

Swiss Neutrality

Recognized by Great Powers, ensuring Switzerland's territory and everlasting neutrality.

Regeneration Period (1830-1847)

Period marked by revival of constitutional ideas from the Helvetic Republic and liberalization in several cantons.

Liberal Constitutions

Adopted in 11 cantons during the Regeneration, promoting equality of rights and vote for all.

Basel Separation

Division of Basel into Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft due to demands for constitutional revision and rural unrest.

Sonderbund War

Civil war resulting from ideological differences between liberals and conservatives, and disputes over religion and cantonal rights.

Radicals

Political group seeking to change the political system, advocating for democracy and centralization.

Conservatives

Political group supporting religion in politics and education, favoring federalism and cantonal independence.

Monastery Dispute and Jesuit Vocation

Events leading to civil war, including the closure of monasteries in Aargau and Lucerne's entrusting of education to Jesuits.

Balance of Powers

A principle used in the Congress of Vienna aiming to create equilibrium among European powers to prevent future conflicts.