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3 Ideas
Principle of Legitimacy claimed only the divine right of king theory. It also said hereditary leaders should be in charge. Put Louis XVIII in charge of France.
Balance of Power gave Poland to Russia because of the industry that the Polish people had. Austria and Prussia got land to balance it. That needed to happen to keep things equal
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Congress of Vienna
After defeating Napoleon I, Great Britain,Russia,and Prussia sent foreign ministers to set up a peace agreement. Klemens von Metternich was the foreign minister of Austria and was a chairman at the congress of Vienna. -
Conservatism vs. Liberalism and Nationalism
Conservation was followed by Metternich and was the belief of politics having power,an organized religion,and the society being stable. Liberalism Founded by Edmund Burke.It was the idea that people should be as free as they can from their government. Also male property owners could vote and was based off of Bourgeoisie ideas. Nationalism-Changed the focus of loyalty to a village and the king to a nation.Liberalism fueled Nationalism because the people would feel better if they ruled themselves. -
Revolution of 1830s
Liberalism and nationalism began to break conservatism. Also France overthrew Charles X and established a constitutional monarchy. Replaced him with Louis Philippe who was no better and a citizen king. Belgium became a state, Russia put down revolts in Poland, and Austria puts down revolts in Italy. -
Revolutions of 1848
France's economics were terrible and they blamed King Louis Philippe. He stepped down and France created their 2nd Republic and created workshops. They then have a vote where Louis Napoleon wins with 97% of votes. Rebuilt Paris but got defeated in the Franco-Prussian War. -
German Unification
William I tried to raise taxes so he could build a larger army but the Legislative refused. Otto van Bismarck was then the Prime Minister and used militarism and nationalism. He raised a ton of money and military services. He also spread propaganda. -
End of the Concert of Europe
Russia and Ottoman fight in the Crimean War. It also allowed Balkans to compete with Great Britain. France and Great Britain also declared war on Russia,fearing them. Russia Loses and signs a peace treaty. Russia says goodbye to Austria. -
Buildup to World War I
France recovers and forms a third Republic. Russia became a divine right monarchy. They overthrew Alexander II because they did not like him and elected Czar Nicholas II. In St.Peters-burg they killed 100's of Russians at the Winter Palace. Nicholas was forced to grant liberties
