Preventing Future Revolution with Holy Alliance

                 One of the most complicated questions that a ruler must ask themselves is “What should I do when my power is threatened?” Prince Metternich, of Austria, had to ask himself this question multiple times. In a group we were able to decide what Metternich would do in a certain situation, before we knew the actual results. We made our decisions based on the type of man Metternich was and what Europe was like during this time.

                Holy Alliance is the concept used by Metternich and the Congress of Vienna, which said that monarchs had a divine right to rule, and that revolution was treason against God. This concept was used to prevent future revolutions. Since Europeans respected God so much they lived under the monarchs because they believed God sent them to rule. Also many revolutions were prevented with Holy Alliance because in those times it was important to maintain a good relationship with God, and no one wanted to commit treason against God by starting a revolution. With holy alliance people of the Congress of Vienna eliminated threats to their power, since there were no revolutions.

                The concept of holy alliance was selfish; the rulers told lies in order to prevent their loss of power. But it was a smart decision to prevent further revolution, even though it wasn't successful and many revolutions resulted later on. I think a better decision could have been made if they gave the people what they wanted. If the members of the Congress of Vienna could sacrifice some of their power and create more of a democracy, I think it could make everyone happy and there would be no need to have a revolution.  

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