What were the changes after vienna congress in 1815?
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The treaty of Vienna which was also percieved as "Treaty of General Alliance" was signed in 1815. After collectively defeating Napoleon, European Powers like Russia, Britain,Prussia and Austria met in Vienna to draw up settlement of Europe between them.
The Vienna Congress was hosted by the Austrian Chancellor Duke Metternich. The main aim of Treaty of Vienna was to undo the changes that have come in Europe during Napoleonic Wars and create a conservative regime in Europe. The main clauses of the Treaty of Vienna signed in 1815 were:
(i) The Bourbon dynasty which had been deposed during the French Revolution was restored to power.
(ii) A series of states were set up on the boundaries of France to prevent French expansion in the future.
(iii) Kingdom of Netherlands was set up in the north and Genoa was added to Piedmont in the south.
(iv) Prussia was given new territories to its west and Austria was given control of northern Italy.
(v) Russia was given part of Poland, while Prussia was given a portion of Saxony.
(vi) Their main aim was to restore monarchies and create a new conservative order in Europe.