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What major event happened in France in February 1848?
What major event happened in France in February 1848?
Who led the Provisional Government in France after the February Revolution?
Who led the Provisional Government in France after the February Revolution?
Which statement accurately describes the outcome of the June Revolution in France?
Which statement accurately describes the outcome of the June Revolution in France?
What was a significant action taken by Austria following the 1848 revolutions?
What was a significant action taken by Austria following the 1848 revolutions?
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How did France respond to Mazzini's establishment of a republic in Italy?
How did France respond to Mazzini's establishment of a republic in Italy?
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What was the goal of the Frankfurt Assembly in Germany?
What was the goal of the Frankfurt Assembly in Germany?
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Who rejected the crown offered by the Frankfurt Assembly?
Who rejected the crown offered by the Frankfurt Assembly?
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What was the ideological split represented by the June Revolution in France?
What was the ideological split represented by the June Revolution in France?
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Study Notes
1848 Revolutions
- Louis Philippe prohibited political gatherings
- February Revolution: King fled to England
- Provisional government, led by poet Lamartine, declared the Second Republic, advocating for radical liberalism
- Political parties: Republicans, moderate, Orleanists, monarchists, democrats, and socialists (Blancs)
Expansion Across Europe
- Government closed national workshops (120,000 workers)
- June Revolution (proletariat): failed, leading to harsh suppression. This symbolized the conflict between the bourgeoisie and proletariat.
- Louis Napoleon Bonaparte became president (dictator in 1852)
Austria
- Revolutions: Metternich and Ferdinand I were removed
- National uprisings in Prague, Hungary and Italy were suppressed
Italy
- Constitutional movements
- Mazzini expelled the Pope from Rome, forming a republic. France restored the Pope in 1850.
- Only Piedmont remained with a constitution, guided by Cavour.
Germany
- Workers' movements in Cologne, Berlin and Frankfurt
- Frankfurt Parliament: Liberals called for a national assembly through universal suffrage to create a German constitution.
- Failure: The crown was offered to Frederick William (Prussia), but he declined due to concerns about liberal ideals.
- The Frankfurt Parliament was dissolved.
- Bismarck represented Prussia in Frankfurt.
Austria's Evolution
- Austria transitioned toward more constitutional forms of government.
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Explore the key events of the 1848 Revolutions across Europe, including the February Revolution in France, the June Revolution, and national uprisings in Austria and Italy. Understand the political dynamics, such as the rise of Louis Napoleon and the challenges between the bourgeoisie and proletariat. This quiz will test your knowledge of the significant changes in European politics during this tumultuous year.
