Homework

• N-1 due tomorrow

• Thematic Essay due Friday– Make sure the essay is double spaced

– Make sure your finished outline is attached to the essay.

Aim #1: What were the goals of the Congress of Vienna?

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Question 1

• To basically undo everything the French Revolution and Napoleon had done and restore the status quo in Europe before these events.

• Principal of legitimacy → Only the ruling families and absolute monarchs from before the French Revolution should be put back.

Question #3

• Goal

To achieve a balance of power in Europe

• Actions Taken

- Redraw map of Europe, equalize how much land each major power had. The five major powers (Austria, Russia, Prussia, France, Great Britain) will take control of most of the territory in Europe.

- Why is this risky?

Question #4

• To achieve a lasting peace and stability in Europe and prevent future conflicts or revolutions from breaking out.

• First time European nations came together to bring peace to the continent. Europe remains at peace for the next century.

Concluding Question

• Did the Congress of Vienna achieve its goals? Why or why not?