Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism. Conservatives believed that established, traditional institutions of state and society - like the monarchy, the Church, social hierarchies, property and the family - should be preserved. Most conservatives, however, did not propose a return to the society of pre-revolutionary days. Rather, they realised, from the changes initiated by Napoleon, that modernisation could in fact strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy. It could make power more effective and strong. A modern army, an efficient bureaucracy, a dynamic economy, the abolition of feudalism and serfdom could strengthen the autocratic monarchies of Europe.
Which of the following is true?
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Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism. Conservatives believed that established, traditional institutions of state and society - like the monarchy, the Church, social hierarchies, property and the family - should be preserved. Most conservatives, however, did not propose a return to the society of pre-revolutionary days. Rather, they realised, from the changes initiated by Napoleon, that modernisation could in fact strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy. It could make power more effective and strong. A modern army, an efficient bureaucracy, a dynamic economy, the abolition of feudalism and serfdom could strengthen the autocratic monarchies of Europe.
Which of the following is true?
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The correct option is A The Treaty of Vienna was to decide the fate of European territories conquered by Napoleon.
Napoleon, during his rule, became a very powerful man in Europe. He had conquered a lot of territories outside of France. Therefore, after his defeat, there was a void in the politics of the continent. In September 1814, Britain, Russia, Austria, and Prussia met at Vienna to decide the fate of the territories Napoleon had conquered.
The Congress of Vienna, which was hosted by Duke Metternich, restored the Bourbon dynasty in France.
Napoleon, during his rule, became a very powerful man in Europe. He had conquered a lot of territories outside of France. Therefore, after his defeat, there was a void in the politics of the continent. In September 1814, Britain, Russia, Austria, and Prussia met at Vienna to decide the fate of the territories Napoleon had conquered.
The Congress of Vienna, which was hosted by Duke Metternich, restored the Bourbon dynasty in France.
