The 1848 revolutions Flashcards
What led to a protest movement in France in 1848?
Guizot’s govt did not widen suffrage and banned the banquet leading to barricades
What was the result and turnout of the French election of 1848?
Nearly 85% turnout and the moderate republicans were given a majority.
What was the June Days Uprising?
Workers revolting due to a stripping back of their social securities, wanting more socialist like programs. Over 10,000 were either killed or injured.
How did the 1848 revolution end in France
With the election of Louis Napoleon as president in December
What were the Hungarian demands towards the Habsburg empire?
The Hungarian diet called for a representative govt.
What did the Hungarian example encourage in Austria?
For students in Vienna to demand the same things.
What did the Hungarian diet establish?
Free press and national guard, avoiding feudal obligations and requiring nobles to pay taxes.
What happened during the Berlin rising of 1848?
Crowds gathered in Berlin to present their demands in an “address to the king”. He yielded to their demands and promised that Prussia would be merged with Germany.
What was the Palermo revolt?
The first of the revolutions, was a well organised revolt in Palermo against rule from Naples.
What was the five glorious days?
A revolt in Milan against Austrian forces, forcing their troops to retreat.
