Question

Describe the main clauses of the treaty of vienna of 1815?

Answer 1

The Congress of Vienna was convened in 1815 by the four European powers which had defeated Napoleon. The first goal was to establish a new balance of power in Europe which would prevent imperialism within Europe, such as the Napoleonic empire, and maintain the peace between the great powers.

Answer 2

Treaty of Vienna

Explanation:

The main features of treaty of Vienna are:

• Treaty of Vienna of 1815 was brought up with the object of undoing most of the changes that had come about in Europe during the Napoleonic wars. 

• The Bourbon dynasty, which had been deposed during the French Revolution, was restored to power

• France lost the territories it had annexed under Napoleon. 

• A series of states were set up on the boundaries of France to prevent French expansion in future. The kingdom of the Netherlands, which included Belgium, was set up in the north and Genoa was added to Piedmont in the south. Prussia was given important new territories on its western frontiers, while Austria was given control of northern Italy. But the German confederation of 39 states that had been set up by Napoleon was left untouched. In the east, Russia was given part of Poland while Prussia was given a portion of Saxony. 

• The monarchies were restored that had been overthrown by Napoleon, and create a new conservative order in Europe.