The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement that lasted from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe and marked a significant change in art, science, literature, philosophy, and politics. Referred to as a "rebirth," the Renaissance marked the resurgence of interest in the ancient civilizations' styles of art, architecture, and literature following the horrors of the Middle Ages when European culture was very depressing. In addition, humanism, the philosophical stance that emphasizes individual and social potential, as well as the agency of human beings, are all factors that allowed for social mobility during the Renaissance.
The Merchant class was a new social class that emerged during the Renaissance and consisted of those who sold their goods or services. These
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This congress, attended by representatives of major European powers, aimed to restore the pre-revolutionary social and political order and reinforce traditional systems of hierarchy and privilege. This meant that many of the social and economic gains made by the commoners and the middle class during the revolution were lost and the traditional social hierarchy was restored, limiting the social mobility that had been achieved. However, it's important to note that the principles and ideals of the revolution, such as equality and individual rights, had already taken root in the minds of the people and could not be fully undone. Additionally, the revolution had also sparked similar movements for change and freedom in other parts of Europe, which were not fully suppressed by the Congress of Vienna. Therefore, while the Congress of Vienna may have temporarily set back progress towards social mobility made during the French Revolution, it ultimately could not completely erase the changes that had already