The Congress of Vienna, held in 1814-1815, primarily aimed to restore stability and order in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. The major powers focused on balancing power among themselves and preventing the rise of any single dominant state, which often meant suppressing nationalist movements that could threaten this balance. Nationalism was seen as a destabilizing force that could lead to further revolutions and conflicts, prompting the Congress to prioritize conservative restoration over the aspirations of various national groups. Consequently, the decisions made at Vienna often disregarded the growing demands for national self-determination.
nationalism and liberalism
The spread of Nationalism.
The spread of Nationalism.
Nationalism
By ensuring that there was a Balance Of Power
Nationalism
The congress of Vienna attempted to reestablish the old constitutional monarchies through an elimination of nationalism. :)
It was not essential, it was not desireable and it was potentially dangerous.
Nationalism
To Prevent the growth of Nationalism
The Congress of Vienna settlement, despite later changes, formed the framework for European international politics until the outbreak of the First World War in 1914
At the settlement of the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the principle of nationalism was ignored. Germany and Italy were left as divided states, but strong nationalist movements and revolutions led to the unification of Italy in 1861 and that of Germany in 1871. Nationalism became a problem for Austria-Hungary, an area comprised of many conflicting national groups.