Nationalism A strong feeling of pride in and

Nationalism • A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country • Celebration of the nation • National identity • Defend the nation against foreigners • Leaders encourage loyalty to the nation • Listen to the passage and answer the following question: “How did Nationalism work against Napoleon? ”

The Congress of Vienna • Framework for peace • Restoring stability in a postrevolution and war period • Austria, Russia and Britain • Goals: 1. Balance of Power 2. Protect the monarchies

Congress of Vienna –cont. 1. Balance of Power - redrew map of Europe (keep France contained) – “containment” - redrew boundaries without any consideration for national cultures 2. Protect the monarchies in Europe - “Legitimacy” - restore hereditary monarchs

Before the Congress of Vienna

After The Congress of Vienna

The Congress Fails to See Traps Ahead • Quadruple Alliance – wartime alliance – Maintain balance of power – Suppress uprisings – Austria, Russia, Prussia, Great Britain – Met periodically to discuss problems as “The Concert of Europe” • The Trap: French Revolution inspired people of Europe and Latin America to seek equality and liberty…

REMEMBER: Ideals of the French Revolution • • • Fair taxation Middle class having more say in government Getting rid of feudal privileges Equality of all French citizens People govern themselves – democracy Inalienable rights Rejection of the divine right Government answers to all the people Freedom of the press Government protects the rights of the people

Revolutions Everywhere! • BIG IDEAS: 1. With the Congress of Vienna, the great powers sought to return to the political and social order that had existed prior to 1789. However, in the early 1800 s, a wave of violent uprisings swept across Western Europe and Latin America, fueled by the political ideas of the French Revolution.

Revolutions Everywhere! 2. Two opposing ideologies emerged in Europe. Liberals embraced Enlightenment ideas about democracy and individual rights, while conservatives sought to preserve the old political and social order. 3. Nationalism inspired independence movements among peoples with a shared heritage but also bred intolerance and persecution of minorities

Revolutions Everywhere! 4. In 1830 & 1848, ideological tensions and social inequalities sparked uprisings in France and elsewhere in Europe. Although most of these democratic revolutions were suppressed, they served to hasten reform later in the century.

Revolutions Everywhere! Expert Groups & Mixed Groups • In small EXPERT groups of 4 people, you will do the following: – Read your assigned section of text – Complete the charts and questions. • In MIXED groups, with 2 people from each expert group (a total of 4 people, 2 from each expert group), you will: – Share what you have learned – Complete the other section of your charts/questions.