Which statement best illustrates the theories of prince klemens von metternich? we should do away with the current system of taxation. absolute power should be returned to the monarch. austria’s government is stuck in the old way of doing things. the emperor needs to have a panel of advisors to him.

Absolute power should be returned to the monarch--Metternich believed monarchy was in the best interest of countries and the people and wanted to return to and protect that system. 

Metternich not only liked monarch best, but helped to create alliances to uphold the traditional monarchical empires of Europe. Unfortunately revolutions occurred at the same time in Europe and the traditional powers could not step in to help each other maintain the monarchies. 

South carolina was so angry about the election of lincoln that they seceded from the union on december 20, 1860. they attacked fort sumter later, on april 12, 1861.