A conference of ambassadors of the major powers of Europe typically refers to diplomatic meetings where representatives from influential European nations convene to discuss and negotiate on significant political issues, treaties, or conflicts. One notable example is the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), which aimed to restore stability and order in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. These conferences often seek to balance power, resolve territorial disputes, and establish diplomatic norms among the participating states.
The leaders of the Washington Conference hoped to attain naval disarmament among the world's major powers
The Washington Conference of 1921 significantly reduced the naval armaments of the major world powers. The major world powers involved were the U.S, Japan, France, and Great Britain.
German chancellor Otto von Bismark was the one who called all the major western powers in the Berlin Conference.
Washington naval conference
how to restructure Europe after the war
Charles Evans Hughes called for the major powers to destroy 66 large ships at the Washington Conference.
Europe should be divided with power evenly balanced among the major powers
Pervent a naval arms race among the major world powers.
In the 1800s, the major powers in Europe were Britain, France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia. Britain and France had overseas empires.
A desire to prevent any single country from dominating Europe
A desire to prevent any single country from dominating Europe
The Congress of Vienna, held from September 1814 to June 1815, was convened to establish a long-term peace plan for Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. Delegates from major powers, including Austria, Prussia, Russia, and the United Kingdom, aimed to restore stability and balance of power on the continent. The conference resulted in significant territorial adjustments and the establishment of a diplomatic framework that sought to prevent future large-scale conflicts in Europe.