Europe/Settlement of 1815 Flashcards
group of representatives from around Europe (Russia, Prussia, Austria, Britian); discussed questions of Europe, France, balance, etc
Congress of Vienna
Congress of Vienna making France pay them/ big 4 countries for their caused
indemnities / reparations
foreign minister of Britain in Congress of Vienna
Lord Castlereagh
Tsar of Russia in Congress of Vienna
Alexander I
French representative in Congress of Vienna who turned others against each other
Charles Talleyrand
Austrian foreign minister in Congress of Vienna who valued blance of power
Klemens von Metternich
idea of restoring original/old way of family gov and monarchy
legitimacy
process of containing France - strengthens surrounding countries. more territory to Prussia, etc
encirclement
idea of Switserland being neutral and not joining a war
Swiss neutrality
idea of no country having too much power
balance of power
two places in Italy that Austria gets/owns because of balance of power
Lambardy and Venetia
place that Britain owns/gets because of balance of power
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
idea/concept/mindset that the great power of Europe should always work together
Concert of Europe
alliance of Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia formed against Napoleon/France
Quadruple Alliance
conservative group that prioritized religion/religious ideals in thoughts of warfare - pro peace, justice, etc
Holy Alliance
time period led by conservatives and reactionaries; didn’t want change bc wanted rest
Age of Reaction