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 false, as per the Treaty of Vienna?
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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 false, as per the Treaty of Vienna?
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The correct option is C France gained some new territories.
The Congress of Vienna gathered in 1815 to discuss the fate of the territories annexed by Napoleon after he was defeated. As per the Treaty of Vienna of 1815, the Bourbon Dynasty was restored and France lost some of its territories.
The Congress of Vienna gathered in 1815 to discuss the fate of the territories annexed by Napoleon after he was defeated. As per the Treaty of Vienna of 1815, the Bourbon Dynasty was restored and France lost some of its territories.
