What did the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) aim to do in Europe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Restore the old dynasties and create a balance of power
- Step 1: The great powers met after Napoleon's defeat to redraw the map of Europe. Step 2. Their principles were legitimacy of the old rulers and a balance of power, which left Italy divided into several states under Austrian influence. Answer: restoring dynasties and creating a balance of power. Why not the others: the other options describe the opposite of Vienna or events from other periods.
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