To maintain the balance of powers, Great Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia and later France, agreed to meet to discuss common interest and maintain peace at the Concert of Europe
-Adopted the PRINCIPLE OF INTERVENTION
oHad the right to send armies into countries in order to restore legitimate monarchs to their thrones
Forces of change
1815-1830- conservatism tried to reestablish the old order but liberals and nationalist opposed
Liberals
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Klemens von Metternich
-Most influential leader
-Wanted balance of power
-Redraw the map of Europe
-Restored the King Louis XVIII
-Balanced military and political forces
-Believed in conservatism
-Restored old royal families to their positions of power
Conservatism
Based on tradition and a belief in the value of social stability
-Favored: obedience in authority
-Hated: revolutions
-Opposed: individual and natural rights