Congress of Vienna and the Conservative Order

These flashcards cover key concepts and events from the Congress of Vienna and the Conservative Order period after the Napoleonic Wars.

What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?

To arrange a final peace settlement after the Napoleonic Wars and restore stability in Europe.

Who led the Congress of Vienna?

Prince Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian foreign minister.

What principle did Metternich advocate at the Congress of Vienna?

The principle of legitimacy, aimed at restoring legitimate monarchs to preserve traditional institutions.

What was established regarding Poland at the Congress of Vienna?

A nominally independent Polish Kingdom was created under the Romanov dynasty of Russia, with some Polish territory retained by Prussia and Austria.

What ideologies emerged as a result of the French Revolution that challenged the old order?

Liberalism and nationalism.

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the political landscape of Europe post-1815?

It made it impossible to return to the prerevolutionary Europe, influencing revolutions in 1820s, 1830s, and 1848.

What was Metternich's view on military intervention regarding revolutions?

He supported the principle of intervention, allowing great powers to intervene militarily to crush revolutionary movements.

What was the Quadruple Alliance?

An alliance of Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia formed to defeat Napoleon and ensure peace after his defeat.

What was significant about the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy?

It was part of the efforts to return to the old order in France after Napoleon's defeat.

What was the long-term effect of the revolutionary forces on the conservative order established after 1815?

Although the old order prevailed temporarily, it was clear by 1850 that its days were numbered due to the resurgence of revolutionary ideologies.