Question

Explain the changes brought about in Europe by the Treaty of Vienna.

Answer 1

Dear student,

Napoleon was defeated in 1815 by collective European powers i.e. Britain, Russia, Prussia and Australia. The representatives of European powers drew up the Treaty of Vienna at a congress hosted by Austrian Chancellor Duke Metternich with the objective of undoing the changes that had come about the Europe during the Napoleonic wars. Following changed were brought about in Europe during this treaty-

1. The Bourbon dynasty that was destroyed during the French Revolution was restored. French lost the territories it has annexed under Napoleon.
2. A series of states were set up on the boundaries of France to prevent French expansion in future.
3. The Netherlands which included Belgium was set up in the North. Genoa was added to Piedmont in the south.
4. Prussia was given important new territories on its western frontiers. Austria was given control of northern Italy.
5. The German confederation of 39 states set up by Napoleon was left untouched. Russia was given part of Poland and Prussia was given part of Saxony.
6. Monarchy was restored and a new conservative order was created in Europe.

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