What were the main objectives of the Congress of Vienna?
To establish peace and stability in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars, create a new European order based on collective security, and restore the old monarchies
What was the "principle of legitimacy," and how was it applied at the Congress of Vienna?
Principle of legitimacy aimed to restore the "rightful" rulers to their old states. This meant that former monarchs were brought back to power in France, Spain.
What were some of the specific territorial changes that occurred as a result of the Congress of Vienna?
• France was returned to the Bourbon monarchy. • Holland gained control of Belgium. • Sweden received Norway in exchange for Finland, which went to Russia.