The Congress of Vienna - AP European History
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Identify the country most concerned with maritime rights at the Congress.
Identify the country most concerned with maritime rights at the Congress.
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Britain. Britain prioritized naval supremacy and free trade access.
Britain. Britain prioritized naval supremacy and free trade access.
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Which major power did not participate in the Congress of Vienna?
Which major power did not participate in the Congress of Vienna?
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Ottoman Empire. The declining empire was not invited to participate.
Ottoman Empire. The declining empire was not invited to participate.
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What concept did the Congress of Vienna use to redraw European borders?
What concept did the Congress of Vienna use to redraw European borders?
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Restoration and compensation. Restored legitimate rulers while compensating territorial losses.
Restoration and compensation. Restored legitimate rulers while compensating territorial losses.
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Which state was established as a buffer against France in the north?
Which state was established as a buffer against France in the north?
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Kingdom of the Netherlands. United Netherlands created to block French northern expansion.
Kingdom of the Netherlands. United Netherlands created to block French northern expansion.
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Which country did Klemens von Metternich represent?
Which country did Klemens von Metternich represent?
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Austria. Metternich served as Austria's foreign minister and chief diplomat.
Austria. Metternich served as Austria's foreign minister and chief diplomat.
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What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna?
What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna?
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To restore balance of power in Europe. Aimed to prevent any single nation from dominating Europe again.
To restore balance of power in Europe. Aimed to prevent any single nation from dominating Europe again.
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Which country's territory was significantly reduced at the Congress of Vienna?
Which country's territory was significantly reduced at the Congress of Vienna?
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France. Lost territories conquered during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
France. Lost territories conquered during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
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What was the status of the Netherlands after the Congress of Vienna?
What was the status of the Netherlands after the Congress of Vienna?
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United with Belgium. Created United Kingdom of Netherlands as a buffer state.
United with Belgium. Created United Kingdom of Netherlands as a buffer state.
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Name the territory Austria gained control over in Italy post-Congress.
Name the territory Austria gained control over in Italy post-Congress.
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Lombardy and Venetia. These northern Italian regions strengthened Austrian influence.
Lombardy and Venetia. These northern Italian regions strengthened Austrian influence.
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Which year did the Congress of Vienna begin?
Which year did the Congress of Vienna begin?
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- Convened after Napoleon's first abdication in April.
- Convened after Napoleon's first abdication in April.
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Which principle was emphasized to maintain peace in Europe?
Which principle was emphasized to maintain peace in Europe?
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Collective security. Alliance system designed to maintain European stability.
Collective security. Alliance system designed to maintain European stability.
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Name one of the key architects of the Congress of Vienna.
Name one of the key architects of the Congress of Vienna.
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Klemens von Metternich. Austrian foreign minister who dominated the negotiations.
Klemens von Metternich. Austrian foreign minister who dominated the negotiations.
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Which country did Klemens von Metternich represent?
Which country did Klemens von Metternich represent?
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Austria. Metternich served as Austria's foreign minister and chief diplomat.
Austria. Metternich served as Austria's foreign minister and chief diplomat.
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What was the outcome for France at the Congress of Vienna?
What was the outcome for France at the Congress of Vienna?
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Restoration of Bourbon monarchy. Louis XVIII was restored to the French throne.
Restoration of Bourbon monarchy. Louis XVIII was restored to the French throne.
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What principle was used to restore monarchies at the Congress of Vienna?
What principle was used to restore monarchies at the Congress of Vienna?
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Legitimacy. Restored rightful rulers to their traditional thrones.
Legitimacy. Restored rightful rulers to their traditional thrones.
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Identify one major territorial change made by the Congress of Vienna.
Identify one major territorial change made by the Congress of Vienna.
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Prussia gained territory in the Rhineland. Strengthened Prussia as a counterweight to French power.
Prussia gained territory in the Rhineland. Strengthened Prussia as a counterweight to French power.
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Which European power was represented by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand?
Which European power was represented by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand?
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France. Skilled diplomat who secured favorable terms for defeated France.
France. Skilled diplomat who secured favorable terms for defeated France.
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What was the significance of the Concert of Europe?
What was the significance of the Concert of Europe?
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It was a system to maintain peace. Regular meetings of major powers to resolve European disputes.
It was a system to maintain peace. Regular meetings of major powers to resolve European disputes.
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Which empire gained control of Lombardy and Venetia after the Congress of Vienna?
Which empire gained control of Lombardy and Venetia after the Congress of Vienna?
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Austria. Strengthened Austrian control over northern Italy.
Austria. Strengthened Austrian control over northern Italy.
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What was the territorial status of Poland after the Congress of Vienna?
What was the territorial status of Poland after the Congress of Vienna?
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Kingdom of Poland under Russian influence. Created Congress Poland as a Russian satellite state.
Kingdom of Poland under Russian influence. Created Congress Poland as a Russian satellite state.
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Which principle aimed to prevent future French aggression?
Which principle aimed to prevent future French aggression?
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Buffer states around France. Created stronger neighbors to contain future French expansion.
Buffer states around France. Created stronger neighbors to contain future French expansion.
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Identify the British representative at the Congress of Vienna.
Identify the British representative at the Congress of Vienna.
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Viscount Castlereagh. British foreign secretary who promoted balance of power.
Viscount Castlereagh. British foreign secretary who promoted balance of power.
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Which treaty formally ended the Napoleonic Wars?
Which treaty formally ended the Napoleonic Wars?
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Treaty of Paris (1815). Final peace settlement after Napoleon's Hundred Days.
Treaty of Paris (1815). Final peace settlement after Napoleon's Hundred Days.
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Which country's territory was significantly reduced at the Congress of Vienna?
Which country's territory was significantly reduced at the Congress of Vienna?
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France. Lost territories conquered during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
France. Lost territories conquered during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
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Which year did the Congress of Vienna conclude?
Which year did the Congress of Vienna conclude?
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- Concluded after Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo.
- Concluded after Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo.
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What was the fate of the German Confederation post-Congress of Vienna?
What was the fate of the German Confederation post-Congress of Vienna?
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Formed as a loose association of states. Replaced the Holy Roman Empire with a looser confederation.
Formed as a loose association of states. Replaced the Holy Roman Empire with a looser confederation.
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Which concept aimed to prevent one nation from becoming too strong?
Which concept aimed to prevent one nation from becoming too strong?
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Balance of power. Core diplomatic principle to prevent European hegemony.
Balance of power. Core diplomatic principle to prevent European hegemony.
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What was the role of Tsar Alexander I at the Congress of Vienna?
What was the role of Tsar Alexander I at the Congress of Vienna?
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Russian representative advocating for a Holy Alliance. Promoted Christian unity among European monarchs.
Russian representative advocating for a Holy Alliance. Promoted Christian unity among European monarchs.
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Identify one long-term effect of the Congress of Vienna.
Identify one long-term effect of the Congress of Vienna.
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Stability in Europe for several decades. Created a lasting peace system that prevented major wars until 1854.
Stability in Europe for several decades. Created a lasting peace system that prevented major wars until 1854.
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Name the agreement that aimed at mutual assistance against aggression.
Name the agreement that aimed at mutual assistance against aggression.
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Quadruple Alliance. Alliance of four major powers to maintain the Vienna settlement.
Quadruple Alliance. Alliance of four major powers to maintain the Vienna settlement.
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