The Congress of Vienna primarily consisted of conservative powers aiming to restore stability after the Napoleonic Wars. French liberals during this period mainly belonged to the constitutional and nationalist movements, advocating for political reforms and greater civil liberties in opposition to the restored monarchy. They sought to balance the conservative order with progressive ideals, emphasizing the need for representative government and individual rights. However, their influence was limited as the Congress favored conservative restoration over liberal reforms.
The Congress in Vienna put Louis XVIII (18) on the French throne.
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Following the Congress of Vienna, a main difference between French conservatives and liberals was their approach to governance and societal structure. Conservatives sought to maintain traditional monarchies and social hierarchies, emphasizing stability and order, often advocating for a return to pre-revolutionary norms. In contrast, liberals championed individual rights, political freedoms, and representative government, pushing for reforms that would limit the power of the monarchy and promote civil liberties. This ideological divide reflected broader tensions in post-Napoleonic Europe regarding authority and progress.
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After the Congress of Vienna in 1815, several territories that were part of the French Empire in 1812 were not included in France. Notably, these included the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which was established from the former Austrian Netherlands, and parts of Italy such as Lombardy and Venetia, which were returned to Austrian control. Additionally, territories in the Rhineland and parts of Poland, which had been under French influence, were also reallocated to other powers.
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The political effects were the extensive control of the Vienna Congress on the French Government.