USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the main purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
A
To regain the strength lost by the Catholic Church in Europe
B
To create a new military plan for European domination in the Americas
C
To design a military plan to defeat Napoleon
D
To create a balance of power on the European continent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The objective of the Congress was to provide a long-term peace plan for Europe by settling critical issues arising from the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars through negotiation.

Detailed explanation-2: -To bring about a balance of power in Europe and prevent further conflict, they developed what became known as the Concert of Europe, beginning with the Congress of Vienna. The Congress of Vienna dissolved the Napoleonic world and attempted to restore the monarchies Napoleon had overthrown.

Detailed explanation-3: -The goal was not simply to restore old boundaries but to resize the main powers so they could balance each other and remain at peace. The leaders were conservatives with little use for republicanism or revolution, both of which threatened to upset the status quo in Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main objective of Vienna Congress was to settle the lost peace in Europe. The French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars disturbed the administration of Europe because there were many critical issues that arose. Napoleon ruled France for many years and his defeat brought an end to the 23 year long continuous war.

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