Napoleon Review Flashcards
Why do you think both royalists and republicans opposed Napoleon?
The royalists oppose Napoleon because he is not a true king. The republicans oppose Napoleon because he is not in favor of democracy. Napoleon is a military dictator which has no tradition in France. They will both oppose Napoleon because he is not pure French blood (CORSICA)
How did Napoleon’s policies both extend and turn back the reforms of the French Revolution?
He will extend the revolution by focusing on education. Napoleon will end all classes. Napoleon will make everyone pay taxes. He will turn back the revolution through his Napoleonic code. He will place the state above the individual. He will institute censorship. Napoleon made peace with the Catholic Church through the concordat of 1801.
What were the chief goals of the congress of Vienna? Were these goals accomplished?
The congress of Vienna had two main goals. They wanted to restore the political balance of Europe. Create a peaceful way to settle disputes. The congress of Vienna had 3 specific goals. Compensation, France had to pay for all war damages. Legitimacy, they put the kings back on the throne. Balance of power, they wanted no one’s country to be more powerful. The congress of Vienna will be a conservative movement.
How did the congress of Vienna attempt to reverse the effects of the French Revolution? Was this attempt successful?
The congress of Vienna will put the monarchs back on the throne. They wanted to stop the spread of liberalism and nationalism. They instituted censorship through the Carlsbad decrees of 1819. The congress of Vienna will be successful but only in the short term. (100 years)
Following the congress of Vienna, alliances formed throughout Europe. What was the purpose of these alliances? Who was involved?
The first alliance was called the quadruple alliance. Their membership included Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia. This was a friendship based on political and economic needs. The second alliance was called the Holy Alliance. The membership included Russia, Prussia, and Austria. This was a friendship based on regional and religious needs.
What are the potential benefits and risks of such alliances?
The system of alliances will be a major cause of world war 1.
