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Congress of Vienna 1815

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Europe was changing in the early nineteenth century, and the Congress of Vienna largely sought to slow and contain those sweeping changes. A slideshow presentation illustrates the details of the Congress of Vienna, including its three main goals, its subsequent successes—and, as would be seen in the many coming nationalist uprisings, its failures.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Send the presentation home for learners to study before coming to class for discussion
  • Assign an argument essay in which class members weigh the successes and failures of the Congress of Vienna
Classroom Considerations
  • Second map is not labeled; work with the class to ensure understanding of European geography
  • Designed for high school but adaptable to middle school classes as well
Pros
  • Slides are well organized and easy to read
  • Includes important information, maps, historical context, and evaluation of outcome
Cons
  • None