All Flashcards
Who was Metternich?
Austrian prince, champion of the old order, and key figure at the Congress of Vienna.
Who was Edmund Burke?
Irish politician and father of modern conservatism; believed in gradual change.
Who was Joseph de Maistre?
French philosopher who advocated for monarchy and hierarchy.
Who was Alexander I?
Tsar of Russia who wanted peace in Europe and control over Poland.
Who was Talleyrand?
French diplomat who aimed to prevent the division of France at the Congress of Vienna.
Who was Castlereagh?
British foreign secretary who wanted to strengthen German and Italian states and stop Russia.
Who was Hardenberg?
Prussian statesman who wanted Poland but was willing to compromise.
What was Metternich's main goal?
To maintain peace in Europe and suppress revolutionary ideas.
What was Edmund Burke's view on change?
He believed in slow, gradual change rather than radical revolution.
What was Joseph de Maistre's political philosophy?
He advocated for the restoration of monarchy and a hierarchical social structure.
Define 'Legitimacy' (Congress of Vienna).
Restoring monarchs to power in Europe.
Define 'Balance of Power' (Congress of Vienna).
Ensuring no single nation dominates Europe.
Define 'Containment of France'.
Strengthening countries surrounding France to prevent aggression.
Define 'Concert of Europe'.
The Quadruple Alliance's effort to prevent future revolutions.
Define 'Principle of Intervention'.
Using military force to suppress uprisings against restored monarchies.
Define 'Conservatism' (19th Century).
A political philosophy favoring tradition and social hierarchy.
Define 'Quadruple Alliance'.
Alliance of Austria, Britain, Russia, and Prussia to maintain order after Napoleon.
What was the Napoleonic Code?
A legal system established by Napoleon that influenced legal systems across Europe.
Define 'Liberalism' (19th Century).
A political ideology emphasizing individual rights and reform.
What is the 'Principle of Legitimacy'?
The idea of restoring legitimate monarchs to their thrones after Napoleon's defeat.
Causes and effects of Napoleon's conquests?
Cause: Napoleon's ambition. Effects: Spread of revolutionary ideas, reshaped Europe, power vacuum.
Causes and effects of the Congress of Vienna?
Cause: Napoleon's defeat. Effects: Restoration of monarchies, balance of power, rise of conservatism.
Causes and effects of the rise of Conservatism?
Cause: Fear of revolution. Effects: Suppression of liberal and nationalist movements, maintenance of social hierarchies.
What caused the Congress of Vienna?
The defeat of Napoleon and the need to restore order in Europe.
What were the effects of the Congress of Vienna?
The restoration of monarchies, the establishment of a balance of power, and the rise of conservatism.
What caused the rise of conservatism?
The fear of revolution and the desire to restore traditional social and political structures.
What were the effects of conservatism?
The suppression of liberal and nationalist movements and the maintenance of social hierarchies.
What caused the formation of the Quadruple Alliance?
The desire to prevent future French aggression and maintain the balance of power.
What were the effects of the 'Concert of Europe'?
A period of relative peace, but also the suppression of nationalist and liberal movements.
What caused the rise of nationalism and liberalism?
The spread of revolutionary ideas and the desire for self-determination and individual rights.