1820?s-1830?s revolutions An Evaluation of the Congress of Vienna The leading statesmen at Vienna underestimated the new nationalism and liberalism generated by the French Revolution. Not until the unification of Germany in 1870-71 was the balance of power upset. Not until World War I did Europe have another general war. Tries to erase napoleon, nationalism, and liberalism. The ?Concert? of Europe System Established Their goal was to define and monitor the status quo. Holy Alliance Example of how they were too conservative (alliance based on religion) Was challenged but never broke down until 1870 19c Conservatism Conservatism arose in reaction to liberalism & became a popular alternative for those who were frightened by the violence unleashed by the French Revolution.