THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
NAPOLEONIC WARS
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World Powers met to execute Napoleon.
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Napoleon decided to invade Russia.
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European Nations met to sign a new constitution.
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European Powers met to re-establish the balance of power after Napoleon.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -By agreeing to come to one another’s aid in case of threats to peace, the European nations had temporarily ensured that there would be a balance of power on the continent. The Congress of Vienna, then, created a time of peace in Europe. It was a lasting peace.
Detailed explanation-3: -They included the establishment of a confederated Germany, the division of Italy into independent states, the restoration of the Bourbon kings of Spain, and the enlargement of the Netherlands to include what in 1830 became modern Belgium.
Detailed explanation-4: -Eventually, the Final Act of the Congress of Vienna of 9 June 1815 defined the territorial settlement of Europe in general, and Poland in particular. The Polish crisis had an unexpected outcome in that it eventually reinforced the solidarity between the Allies.
Detailed explanation-5: -Why? How did the Congress of Vienna achieve and maintain a balance of power? They divided territories and met to discuss peace keeping and interned in revolutions.