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THE RESTORATION OF ABSOLUTISM
THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA
not interrupted during restoration of the Napoleonic Empire
last until 1815
main objectives
create an alliance: Holy Alliance
absolute monarchies: Prussia, Russia, Austria, France later
six congresses about whether or not to intervene in places of liberal changes
restore boundaries on the map of Europe
restore absolutism= legitimism
victorious countries met at the Congress of Vienna
THE NEW MAP OF EUROPE
consider
rights of the ruling dynasties
interests of great powers
redrew borders -> before the French Revolution
ignore
opinion of people in the affected territories
maintain territorial balance between great powers
consequences
two new kingdoms: control France’s expansion to the east
Italian territory still divided
France’s pre-Revolution borders restored
Norway ceded to Sweden-> punish Denmark
Holy Empire replaced by the German Confederation
Eastern Europe was divided-> partition of Poland
THE LIMITS OF RESTORATION
awaken national identity of people with empires and composite monarchies
bourgeoisie become aware of their potential strength
Napoleon’s successes help spread liberal ideals
Louis XVIII adopt the French Charter, 1814
voluntarily limit his powers
guarantee equality before
private property
religious tolerance
law
most important thing for architects of Restoration
keep their throne
maintain order
Congress of Vienna, powers that defeated Napoleon
new scenario: liberal ideas strengthened after 1789
try to restore situation as before the French Revolution
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