Clash of Ideologies Europe 1815 1848 Mr Meester

Clash of Ideologies Europe 1815 -1848 Mr. Meester World History

Vocabulary 1. 2. 3. 4. Congress of Vienna Conservatism Liberalism Revolutions of 1848

Congress of Vienna n n After Napoleon’s defeat the leaders of Europe met in Vienna to restore order. Austria’s Clemens von Metternich was critical in balancing the power & establishing peace. • They redrew the map of Europe • promoted the restoration of monarchies in Europe. (Principle of Legitimacy)

Concert of Europe n The Congress began the Concert of Europe. • The major powers agreed to meet periodically to help maintain the peace in Europe. n Formed the Quadruple Alliance to suppress further revolutions • British, Austria, Prussia, & Russia

New Ideologies n Conservatives tend to dislike change. • They supported the old regime. (Monarchs) n Liberals like reforms. • They wanted things like natural rights, universal suffrage, & constitutions n Nationalists wanted their own nations. • They were found mainly in the empires.

Ideologies lead to Revolution n The Ottoman Empire lost several territories to nationalist revolts. • Serbia & Greece both win their independence.

France Revolts Again n In the July Revolution of 1830, the French revolted against the king. • He abdicated and fled to England n Liberals chose to set up a Constitutional Monarchy. • Gave throne to Louis Philippe the “Citizen King”.

Revolutions of 1830 n France’s success inspired more revolutions. • Nationalists in Belgium revolted against Holland & won their independence. • Poland revolted against Russia but the great powers of Europe combined forces to stop it.

France Revolts Again n In the 1840’s a recession hit the French economy. • The “February Days” revolt Crowds riot in Paris n Louis Philippe abdicates. n n The bourgeoisie win control • Formed the 2 nd Republic. • Workers were unhappy & revolted n “June Days” Revolt

The New Napoleon n After the defeat of the workers a new President is elected. • Louis Napoleon: Liked by both the middle & working classes. n Napoleon’s Nephew Soon he declares himself Emperor Napoleon III. n Ends the 2 nd Republic. n

Revolutions of 1848 n After France nationalist revolts will spring up all over Europe. • Revolts will occur in Austria, Italy, & the German States. • They will be crushed by the countries from the Congress of Vienna.