Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

The Treaty of Vienna (1815) was drawn up by Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Austria to undo the changes caused by the Napoleonic wars. Its main provisions were:

1. The Bourbon dynasty was restored to power in France, and France lost territories annexed under Napoleon.
2. A series of states were set up on France's boundaries to prevent future French expansion — the Kingdom of Netherlands (including Belgium) in the north, and Genoa was added to Piedmont in the south.
3. Prussia received new territories on its western frontiers; Austria got control of northern Italy.
4. Russia received part of Poland; Prussia received a portion of Saxony.
5. The German Confederation of 39 states set up by Napoleon was left untouched.

The main aim was to restore conservative monarchies and create a new conservative order in Europe.

Source: Chapter 1 – Nationalism in Europe, Section 2.3

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• This is a 3-mark question; examiners expect 3–5 clear provisions listed concisely — not a long essay.
• Each distinct provision (restoration of Bourbon monarchy, buffer states around France, territorial redistribution) counts as a separate point.
• Mentioning the overall aim (restore monarchies, conservative order) at the end ties the answer together and is often looked for.
• Avoid vague statements — be specific about which country got what territory.