the congress of vienna
Directions: After Napoleon’s defeat, leaders and diplomats from Europe met to decide what to do next. This occurred at the Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815. Complete the graphic organizer below of Congress leaders Klemens von Metternich & Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord by explaining how and why they achieved each goal.
goals of the congress of vienna
1.We must contain France after Napoleon's conquests!
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2.We should have a balance of power in Europe.
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3.The Legitimate rulers of Europe should be in power.
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4.We must promote peace and stability in Europe.
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1. Klemens von Metternich:
- Achieved goal by negotiating for France to return territories it had acquired under Napoleon’s rule, thus containing French power and influence
- Metternich believed in the importance of weakening France to prevent future aggression
2. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord:
- Achieved goal by advocating for a balance of power in Europe, ensuring that no single country would dominate the continent
- Talleyrand sought to prevent any one nation from becoming too strong and disruptive to the stability of Europe
3. Klemens von Metternich:
- Achieved goal by supporting the reinstatement of legitimate rulers in Europe, such as the Bourbon dynasty in France
- Metternich believed in the importance of maintaining traditional monarchies to preserve order and stability
4. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord:
- Achieved goal by prioritizing peace and stability in Europe, seeking to prevent future conflicts and wars
- Talleyrand believed in the necessity of diplomacy and negotiation to maintain peace among European nations.