Napoleon Bonaparte Flashcards
The Battle of Austerlitz
Big win ~ they took control of Austria
The Battle of Waterloo
Major loss
NB was exiled to St. Helena, where he lived out the rest of his years
The Congress of Vienna - 1814
The Post-Napoleonic Era
To make sure that a leader like NB did not attempt to take control Europe again, the main leaders met to create a plan
Balance of Power
States can ensure the survival by making sure no other state has the military power to dominate others. When threatened, states balance by trading alliances to ensure a strong state cannot over take a weak neighbour
1830 Revolutions
After the Congress of Vienna and the Napoleonic wars France was still a constitutional monarchy under Louis XVIII
Charles X began his reign in 1824 ~ censored press, restored the clergies position in school in politics broke up legislat gave money to Nobles who had lost their lands and rights
July 26th 1830 ~revolution started~ fighting started 27th - 29th ~ Charles X abdicated & fled to England soon after
This triggered revolts in other places
Belgium claimed independence
Britain experienced liberal reforms including extending vote & secret ballot
1848 Revolution
French people gain more citizen rights - which generated similar revolte in other states
Italy ~ Austrians driven out of Northern Italy - more liberal reforms
Germany ~ more liberal constitutions - national parliament
Hapsburg Empire ~ serfdom abolished
Prussia ~ Weak constitutional monarchy
France ~ established a republic
France wasn’t very organized, they were taken over by ANOTHER dictator - Napoleon III France became the second Empire
Camillo di Cavour
Important figure in the Unififcation of Italy
Italian Unification
The Kingdom of Italy was created in 1860 when Garibaldi met with Emmanuel II and agreed to join forces
Failure of Mazzini
Created the Young (New) Italy movement in 1832, which lost its gains
Success of Realpolitik
PM Bismark used this system to do what he needed to do.
It means to do whatever you need to do to reach your goal including morally wrong stuff
What was the Metternich system?
A series of meetings of the main powers between the end of the Napoleonic wars and World War I
