Global History—Thursday; November 20, 2008 Chapter 24 (Page 600-625) “NATIONALISM SWEEPS THE WEST”

Topic: -Nationalism; Congress of Vienna (page 593-595)Aim Question:-How did the Congress of Vienna shape Europe into a Nationalistic continent in the middle 19th century?Objective: -Understand what the Congress of Vienna was and where it was located-Analyze the different contributions the Congress had on the post-Napoleon Europe (and the rest of the world!)Agenda:-Attendance -Announcements; no more accepted, marking period is over, week at a glance, -Review Nationalism-Begin Congress of Vienna notes

Review

What are the five elements of Nationalism that exist in ALL Nations (or Nation-States)?

LanguageCultureHistoryReligion

Territory

~Congress of Vienna 1815~(PAGE 593-595)

• After the fall of Napoleon, all of the European land that was once dominated by France had a meeting in Vienna.

• Who were these countries?- Spain- Grand-Duchy of Warsaw (Poland)

- All of Prussia or Germany (many tiny Kingdoms)

- Both Italian Kingdoms, North & South (modern day Italy)

Napoleon’s Conquered Territory

~Congress of Vienna 1815~

What meeting about:• European leaders were looking

establish long-lasting peace and stability after Napoleon.

• Goal for a NEW European order

But first where is Vienna?

Who were the major players?

King Frederick William III

Prussia

Major Players

Czar Nicholas I

Russia

AND THE MAJOR PLAYER

Prince von Metternich

Austria

He was the Foreign Minster

(like Condoleezza

Rice)

About Metternich • Distrusted Democracy and hated French Revolution• Was a radical conservative; wanted to restore old

Monarchs across Europe• Wanted to prevent future European Wars

~Balance of Power~Congress Actions

• Restore King Louis’s little brother to the throne of France: King Louis XVIII

• Returned King to Spain • Hapsburg royal family to rule Italy • Prussia Broken into original

Kingdoms before Napoleon

Map of Metternich’s new Europe

Conservative Europe is Established

• All Kingdoms were fearful of French Revolution

• “Concert of Europe”: series of alliance drawn up by Metternich; non-war pacts between the Kings.

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The Plot to Turn Back the Clock

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