Congress of Vienna and European Stability

The video discusses the Congress of Vienna, held in 1815 to restore order in Europe after Napoleon's defeat. It aimed to reestablish a balance of power and prevent future revolutions. Key figures like Clemens von Metternich played significant roles in promoting conservatism, which focused on stability within and between states. The Concert of Europe and the Holy Alliance were established to maintain peace. The Congress redrew Europe's map, leading to a long period of peace.

What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?

• To restore order and stability in Europe

• To establish a new European empire

• To expand the French Empire

• To promote liberal reforms across Europe

Which countries were part of the Quadruple Alliance that defeated Napoleon?

• Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco

• Portugal, Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark

• Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Britain

• France, Spain, Italy, and Germany

Why was France included in the peace talks at the Congress of Vienna?

• To punish France for its actions

• To establish a new French monarchy

• To ensure France remained a great power

• To annex French territories

Who was Clemens von Metternich and what was his role?

• An Austrian foreign minister influential in the Congress of Vienna

• A British diplomat advocating for liberal reforms

• A Russian czar expanding his empire

• A French general leading the revolution

What was the main focus of 19th-century conservatism as championed by Metternich?

• Supporting democratic elections and popular government

• Encouraging industrialization and economic growth

• Ensuring stability within and between states

• Promoting nationalism and liberal reforms

What was the Concert of Europe designed to achieve?

• To host musical events across Europe

• To maintain peace and prevent revolutions

• To promote cultural exchanges between nations

• To establish a single European currency

What was the purpose of the Holy Alliance formed after the Congress of Vienna?

• To establish a new European constitution

• To create a unified European army

• To support each other in times of revolutionary movements

• To spread Christianity across Europe

How was France's territorial status affected by the Congress of Vienna?

• France was divided into smaller states

• France was restored to its 1792 boundaries

• France was expanded to include new territories

• France lost all its overseas colonies

What was the German Confederation that emerged from the Congress of Vienna?

• An association of 39 German-speaking states

• A single unified German state

• A coalition of German and Austrian territories

• A new empire led by Prussia

What was the long-term impact of the Congress of Vienna on European peace?

• It caused the rise of new empires

• It led to immediate wars across Europe

• It established a century of relative peace

• It resulted in the dissolution of the European Union