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.
Answer
A
Yes, because the congress was able to tranquillize, or calm, the people after the upheaval of war.
B
Yes, because the congress rearranged Europe’s political system and brought peace to the continent.
C
No, because the congress actually just took all the land won in the war and distributed it to the war’s victors.
D
No, because the congress allowed the strongest countries of Europe to dictate the terms of peace.