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.
Identify the power that was not involved in Napoleon’s defeat.
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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.
Identify the power that was not involved in Napoleon’s defeat.
[0.8 marks]
The correct option is B Germany
In 1812, after Napoleon’s unsuccessful attempt to conquer Russia, Russia formed secret pacts with Prussia, Austria, and Britain to defeat him. In 1814, he was finally cornered into defeat and exiled to the Island of Elba.
Germany as a country did not exist before 1871.
In 1812, after Napoleon’s unsuccessful attempt to conquer Russia, Russia formed secret pacts with Prussia, Austria, and Britain to defeat him. In 1814, he was finally cornered into defeat and exiled to the Island of Elba.
Germany as a country did not exist before 1871.
