6.5 The Concert of Europe and European Conservatism

• The Concert of Europe was established among major European powers following the Napoleonic Wars.
• What was a primary goal of the Concert of Europe?

  Maintaining the balance of power
• The leader of Great Britain in the Concert of Europe was Lord Castlereagh.
• The Congress of Vienna was held in 1814–1815.
• Which congress was held in 1820 as part of the Concert of Europe?

  Congress of Troppau
• One of the major powers in the Concert of Europe was Prussia, led by King Frederick William III.
• Prince Metternich was the leader of Austria in the Concert of Europe.
• Match the country with its leader in the Concert of Europe:

  Great Britain ↔️ Lord Castlereagh

  Austria ↔️ Prince Metternich

  Russia ↔️ Tsar Alexander I

  Prussia ↔️ King Frederick William III

  France ↔️ Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand
• Order the key congresses of the Concert of Europe chronologically:

  1️⃣ Congress of Vienna (1814–1815)

  2️⃣ Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle (1818)

  3️⃣ Congress of Troppau (1820)

  4️⃣ Congress of Laibach (1821)
• What was the primary goal of the Concert of Europe's balance of power principle?

  Ensure no single nation dominates
• The Concert of Europe aimed to prevent future wars by creating a diplomatic framework for conflict resolution.
• What were the key principles of European conservatism?

  Respect for tradition and hierarchy
• Conservatism believes in a natural social order with distinct classes.
• One of the key figures of European conservatism was Prince Metternich.
• Match the ideology with its key principles:

  Conservatism ↔️ Tradition, social hierarchy

  Liberalism ↔️ Individual liberty, equality
• What was the primary aim of conservatism in the Concert of Europe era?

  Maintain stability and order
• The leader of Great Britain at the Congress of Vienna was Lord Castlereagh
• Which country was led by Prince Metternich during the Concert of Europe?

  Austria
• Tsar Alexander I represented Russia in the Concert of Europe.
• The Congress of Vienna took place between 1814 and 1815.
• What was the primary goal of the Concert of Europe?

  Maintaining peace and stability
• One of the goals of the Concert of Europe was to maintain the balance of power.
• What type of movements did the Concert of Europe aim to suppress?

  Revolutionary movements
• Match the country with its leader during the Concert of Europe:

  Great Britain ↔️ Lord Castlereagh

  Austria ↔️ Prince Metternich

  Russia ↔️ Tsar Alexander I
• The major powers involved in the Concert of Europe included Great Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia, and France.
• Which goal of the Concert of Europe aimed to prevent any single nation from dominating Europe?

  Maintain the balance of power
• Suppressing revolutionary movements was a key objective of the Concert of Europe.
• What was the central aim of European conservatism in response to the French Revolution?

  Preservation of traditional values
• European conservatism emphasized respect for tradition, social hierarchy, and limited government.
• Match the ideology with its principles:

  Conservatism ↔️ Tradition, social hierarchy, limited government

  Liberalism ↔️ Individual liberty, equality, democratic government
• Conservatism often aligned with the principles of the Concert of Europe to maintain stability.
• Conservatism opposed radical change and emphasized maintaining order and stability.
• Which figure was a key champion of European conservatism during this period?

  Metternich
• Chronological order of key events in the Concert of Europe

  1️⃣ Congress of Vienna (1814–1815)

  2️⃣ Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle (1818)

  3️⃣ Congress of Troppau (1820)

  4️⃣ Congress of Laibach (1821)