Question

Why would the symbol of a scale best represent the Congress of Vienna’s accomplishments?

The congress worked to establish a balance of power throughout Europe.
The congress wanted to set up a strong dictatorship.
The congress worked to make one country more powerful than the rest.
The congress wanted to take power from the monarchs.

Answer 1

The congress worked to establish a balance of power throughout Europe.

Explanation: A scale symbolizes balance — the Congress of Vienna aimed to restore and maintain a balance of power so no single state (like post-Napoleonic France) could dominate Europe, preserving stability and peace.