What was the Battle of Waterloo's contribution to democracy?

Answer 1

The 1815 Battle of Waterloo may be seen as making a contribution to democracy in at least two ways. First, it ended decisively the imperialistic rule and influence of Napoleon himself -- and of Napoleonic France more largely. Second, and consequently, it led to the freeing of nationalistic energies throughout Europe and also to the establishment of 'democratic' Great Britain as the primary influence on the world. Although it would be many decades before the British Empire could relinquish its hold on colonial possessions throughout the world, it nevertheless had a generally democratic influence on those areas which it colonized.