Read the statement from Friedrich von Gentz about the
Congress of Vienna.
The grand phrases of "reconstruction of social order:"
"regeneration of the political system of Europe," "a
lasting peace founded on a just division of strength". __
were uttered to tranquillize the people __ but the real
purpose of the Congress was to divide amongst the
conquerors the spoils taken from the vanquished.
Did von Gentz approve of the congress's actions?
Yes, because the congress was able to tranquillize.
or calm, the people after the upheaval of war.
Yes, because the congress rearranged Europe's
political system and brought peace to the continent.
No, because the congress actually just took all the
land won in the war and distributed it to the war's
victors.
No, because the congress allowed the strongest
countries of Europe to dictate the terms of peace.