Very Short Question and Answers - Conservatism

Conservatism primarily focuses on supporting traditional values, monarchies, and social hierarchies.

Napoleon's defeat in 1815 prompted European conservatives to aim for a restoration of pre-revolutionary order.

The concept of divine right refers to the belief in ruling by God's given authority.

Power remained with aristocrats and the Church in a conservative society.

Conservatives feared that democracy and equality would destroy the monarchy.

Censorship and suppression of free speech and revolutionary ideas were methods used to maintain control.

The primary aim of the Congress of Vienna was to restore monarchies and redraw Europe's map to ensure peace.

The Congress of Vienna was led by Austrian Chancellor Metternich.

France was reduced to its 1792 borders as a result of the Treaty of Vienna.

The treaty aimed to prevent any one country from becoming too powerful by forming alliances.

Italy remained divided under foreign control after Napoleon's defeat.

Nationalist and democratic movements in Eastern Europe were suppressed under the conservative order.

Germany became a confederation of 39 states, dominated by Austria.

The Congress of Vienna delayed revolutions but couldn't stop them completely, leading to uprisings in 1830 and 1848.

Poland was divided among Russia, Austria, and Prussia.

The Congress of Vienna aimed to suppress liberal and nationalist ideas across Europe.

While it delayed revolutions, the conservative order could not suppress liberal and nationalist ideas permanently, leading to unification in Germany and Italy.

By 1871, Germany and Italy were unified.

Alliances were built to resist revolutions and maintain the conservative order.

The conservative order resulted in widespread dissatisfaction among the populace, as seen in French revolutions and unification movements.