Who was Klemens Wenzel, Prince von Metternich?
Q: Who was Klemens Wenzel, Prince von Metternich?
A: Klemens Wenzel, Prince von Metternich was an Austrian politician and diplomat.
Q: What was his role as Foreign Minister for Austria?
A: Metternich served as Foreign Minister for Austria from 1809 to 1848.
Q: What treaty did Metternich get Austria out of?
A: Metternich got Austria out of a treaty with Napoleon which forced Austria to fight for France.
Q: What did Metternich do to build a system that kept the peace in Europe for most of the next 100 years?
A: Metternich helped create a balance of power in Europe, with no country being strong enough to beat all the other countries. He made some countries stronger and put together some countries, to make sure France wouldn't think twice about going to war.
Q: What was Metternich's fear about Alexander I of Russia sending troops to Greece to protect Orthodox Christians?
A: Metternich was afraid that if the Ottoman Empire fell apart, powerful countries in Europe would start fighting to get its land. Russia might get too big and powerful, which would upset Metternich's balance and start a huge war.
Q: What was the outcome of Metternich's removal from office?
A: After Metternich was removed from office due to the 1848 revolts, Otto von Bismarck in Prussia managed to become powerful, take over the German Confederation and start a big German country, which still exists.
Q: How did the creation of one big Germany affect Metternich's balance and contribute to the start of World War I?
A: The creation of one big Germany upset Metternich's balance and helped to cause World War I.
