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Which was more effective the Congress of Vienna or the Paris Peace Conference?
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∙ 12y ago
The peace brought by the Congress of Vienna following the Napoleonic Wars lasted much longer than the peace brought by the Treaty of Versailles, which dictated the terms of German surrender following World War One. Even though there were a few regional wars between the Napoleonic Wars and World War One, none of them were of huge consequence to Europe. There were 99 years between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the outbreak of World War One in 1914. The only wars of significance during that time were the Crimean War (1853-1856), The Austro-Prussian War (1866), and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). None of these wars threatened the Concert of Europe or the stability of Europe. Therefore, arguable the Congress of Vienna built a peace that lasted 99 years from 1815 to 1914. On the other hand, the Treaty of Versailles, which aimed to contain German aggression, lasted only 20 years from its signing in 1919 until Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
The major difference between why the Congress of Vienna was much more successful comes from how the loser of the war was punished. France received relatively light punishments following its defeat in the Napoleonic Wars and was still able to function on the same level as the other major powers in Europe. On the other hand, The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany coupled with an indemnity that Germany could not possibly pay, and it effectively limited Germany to a second-rate power in Europe that could in no way compete with Britain, France, and the USSR. This bred German resentment and led to war resuming a short two decades later.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe Congress of Vienna was more effective because the peace lasted about one hundred years until World War I and the Paris Peace Conference only lasted about 20 years until World War II.
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Where was the peace settlement made following the defeat of Napoleon?
That was determined at the Congress of Vienna, but he played no part in it.
What part did Brazil take in the Paris Peace Conference?
Brazil took part in writing the details of the Paris Treaty. They were one of 25 nations to gather for the Paris Peace Conference.
Where was the the peace conference held and when?
I will take a wild guess at what conference or war you mean, and say Paris, France.
What problems can you foresee for Europe based on the outcomes of the Paris Peace Conference and the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?
What problems can you foresee for Europe, based on the outcomes of the Paris Peace Conference and the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles
What was the overriding concern of the French Premier at the Paris Peace Conference?
The Paris Peace Conference met after the end of World War I. The goal for France and its Prime Minister was to lessen Germany's economical, military, and political powers.
Where was the peace settlement made following the defeat of Napoleon?
That was determined at the Congress of Vienna, but he played no part in it.
What was the legacy of Paris Peace Conference?
The leaders of the major countries remaining in World War I at the time of the armistice met to discuss terms of surrender in Paris in 1919. There, they drafted the detested Treaty of Versailles.
How did the American negotiators at the Paris Peace Conference violate their instructions from Congress?
Refuse to relay on the Comte de Vergennes and negotiating a separte treaty with Britain
What was the name of the Conference where the Treaty of Versailles was signed?
paris peace conference.
Who represented Germany in the Peace Conference?
who represented germany at the paris peace conference
What part did Brazil take in the Paris Peace Conference?
Brazil took part in writing the details of the Paris Treaty. They were one of 25 nations to gather for the Paris Peace Conference.
Why is Wilson welcomed in Paris?
for a peace conference...
The new concept of the mandate created at the Paris Peace Conference?
At the Paris Peace Conference, where did Britain ask for control of former German colonies? Africa
What has the author Norman Gordon Levin written?
Norman Gordon Levin has written: 'Woodrow Wilson and the Paris Peace Conference' -- subject(s): Paris. Peace Conference, 1919, Treaty of Versailles (1919), Treaty of Versailles, Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920)
How long does it take to get from Paris to Vienna by plane?
1hr 45min to 2hr 05min Paris (CDG) to Vienna (VIE) by a nonstop flight operated by Niki, Air Berlin, Air France or Austrian Airlines.
What is the distance between Boston and Vienna?
The distance between Boston and Vienna is 4043 miles (6507 km).Boston, MA (BOS) to Vienna (VIE)Flight Duration * 9 hours 35 mins * Via Paris Charles de Gaulle Apt, Paris (CDG)
Where was the the peace conference held and when?
I will take a wild guess at what conference or war you mean, and say Paris, France.
