Congress of Vienna Flashcards
What was the congress of Vienna?
a meeting of Austria, England, Russia and Prussia to revert europe to its pre-revolutionary state.
What is nationalism?
A sense of unity based upon shared characteristics: language, culture, religion, and geography.
What is liberalism?
a political concept based on the enlightenment ideas of democracy
What is conservativism?
a political concept that opposes change and innovation
What were the aims of the congress of vienna?
to prevent future French agression and revrt Europe to its pre-napoleonic state.
Did the Congress of Vienna accomplish its goals?
In the short term, yes, but in the long term, the revolutionary ideals eventually took over, and the monarchies were overthrown.
What country was added to the big 4 of the congress afterwards?
France
What was the Holy Alliance?
An agreement between Prussia, Austria and Russia to lead with and maintain christian values
What was the concert of Europe?
A treaty devised by Metternich to keep peace
