Why Was The Congress Unable/Unwilling To Prevent Or Act On The Revolution
#2) Why was the Congress Unable/Unwilling to prevent or act on the revolution in Austria?
Austria was excluded from the Great Power negotiations during the last years of the crisis. It was unwilling to support the decisions already taken but was also unable to prevent them.
Austria's attempts to suppress uprising in Italy in areas that Austria controls initially had to deal with the French forces supporting the uprisings.
Austria contained dozens of subjugated language groups (including the Magyars, Czechs, Slovaks, Slavs, Rumanians, Serbs, Croatians, etc.), the upsurge in nationalism threatened to tear Austria to pieces. The Austrian government's position as prime reactionary was certainly due in large part to its fear of dissolution were
nationalism to win out. It was extremely difficult to repress the nationalistic ideals and be able to suppress revolts from different areas of the country.
The over throw of Louis-Philippe in France stirred the hope for change in the Habsburg Empire. Metternich, refusing change, wanted military intervention to restore Louis-Philippe. However, Austria lacked the funds to put that idea in action.
Students filed petitions calling for liberal reforms. Emperor Ferdinand, weak and mentally deficient, was left with two options: give in to the people's demands or use force to suppress the rioters.
Due to the King's incapability, as an advisor, Metternich was instantly blamed for the imperial policies of the country. Unable to get any support from the public and unable to rely on his supporters, he soon lost his title due to rivalry from oppositions in court. This further weakens Austria's barriers against liberal reforms.
Austria was excluded from the Great Power negotiations during the last years of the crisis. It was unwilling to support the decisions already taken but was also unable to prevent them.
Austria's attempts to suppress uprising in Italy in areas that Austria controls initially had to deal with the French forces supporting the uprisings.
Austria contained dozens of subjugated language groups (including the Magyars, Czechs, Slovaks, Slavs, Rumanians, Serbs, Croatians, etc.), the upsurge in nationalism threatened to tear Austria to pieces. The Austrian government's position as prime reactionary was certainly due in large part to its fear of dissolution were
nationalism to win out. It was extremely difficult to repress the nationalistic ideals and be able to suppress revolts from different areas of the country.
The over throw of Louis-Philippe in France stirred the hope for change in the Habsburg Empire. Metternich, refusing change, wanted military intervention to restore Louis-Philippe. However, Austria lacked the funds to put that idea in action.
Students filed petitions calling for liberal reforms. Emperor Ferdinand, weak and mentally deficient, was left with two options: give in to the people's demands or use force to suppress the rioters.
Due to the King's incapability, as an advisor, Metternich was instantly blamed for the imperial policies of the country. Unable to get any support from the public and unable to rely on his supporters, he soon lost his title due to rivalry from oppositions in court. This further weakens Austria's barriers against liberal reforms.