Chapter 4 Flashcards
Conservatism
Supported the traditional political and social order and resisted changes that threatened the way of life
Liberalism
Was a philosophy that supported guarantees for individual freedom, political change, and social reform. Accepted ideas of enlightenment and French Revolution
Congress of Vienna
An international peace conference that nine kings and dozens of princes attended in 1814. Conservatives dominated this
Nationalism
Came to play in Europe in the 1800s. Came to mean not only love for the country but also pride in a common cultural heritage. Was both a positive and negative force
Alexander I
One of the most influential leaders on the congress of Vienna. Pointed to Poland on a map and claimed it was his.
Leader of Russia
Fredrick William III
One of the most influential leaders on the congress of Vienna.
King of Prussia
Castlereagh
One of the most influential leaders on the congress of Vienna.
The British foreign minister
Klemens Von Metternich
One of the most influential leaders on the congress of Vienna. He presided over congress and was guided by two principles: legitimacy and balance of power
Australian foreign minister
Opposed liberalism and nationalism, defended status quo
Legitimacy
Means restoring power to the royal families that lost their thrones when Napoleon conquered Europe
Talleyrand
French delegate who played a major role in the Congress of Vienna.
The concert of Europe
A system of meetings to solve international problems between the quadruple alliance
Carlsbad Decrees
A set of laws that imposed press censorship and suppressed freedom of speech put in place by Metternich
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
Their goal was to stop liberalism and nationalism while keeping Europe stable.
They failed
What did the congress of Vienna use to stop Napoleon and his liberalism/nationalism?
They used legitimacy
What type of citizens liked legitimacy?
Princes, clergymen, Kings.
They hated liberalism because it made them historically in significant
