MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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were a victory for those who supported the ideas of the revolution.
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would not allow the use of military force.
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were a victory for those who believed in conservatism.
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called for the execution of Napoleon.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The arrangements that were worked out at the Congress of Vienna were a victory for rulers who wanted to stop the forces of change begun by the French Revolution. These rulers, like Metternich, believed in the political phi-losophy known as conservatism. Conservatism is based on tradition and social stability.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Papal States were restored to the pope, and Naples went to the Sicilian Bourbons. Valuable articles were agreed to on the free navigation of international rivers and diplomatic precedence.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Congress of Vienna was a political triumph in many ways. For the first time, the nations of an entire continent had cooperated to control political affairs. The settlements they agreed upon were fair enough that no country was left bearing a grudge. Therefore, the Congress did not sow the seeds of future wars.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Congress of Vienna was a victory for conservatives. Kings and princes resumed power in country after country, in keeping with Metternich’s goals. Nevertheless, there were important differences from one country to another. Britain and France now had constitutional monarchies.
Detailed explanation-5: -Congress of Vienna The conservatives’ goal at the meeting, led by Prince Klemens von Metternich of Austria, was said to be to re-establish peace in Europe. Metternich and the other four states sought to do so by restoring the old ruling families and to create buffer zones between the major powers.