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The Revolution of 1848. Revolution of 1848. Causes Liberals from middle class demand rights Economic slowdown Poor harvests Nationalism among European minorities. Europe, 1848. Revolution of 1848. France Ruled by Louis Philippe since 1830 Working class demonstrate in Paris.
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Revolution of 1848 • Causes • Liberals from middle class demand rights • Economic slowdown • Poor harvests • Nationalism among European minorities
Revolution of 1848 • France • Ruled by Louis Philippe since 1830 • Working class demonstrate in Paris
Revolution of 1848 • Second Republic declared • Louis Napoleon Bonaparte • Second Empire • Declared himself Emperor Napoleon III in 1852
Revolution of 1848 • Austria • Nationalism among minorities • Vienna student uprising
Revolution of 1848 • Austria • Magyar Revolt • Czech Revolt • Revolt in Northern Italy
Revolution of 1848 • Italy • Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi • Revolutions put down by French troops
Revolution of 1848 • Germany • Revolution in Prussia • Reforms
Revolution of 1848 • Germany • The Frankfurt Assembly • Attempt to unify Germany • Unsuccessful
Conclusion • Unrest throughout Europe caused Revolution of 1848 • Liberals desired greater political participation • Nationalities demanded independence • Conservatives manage to put down rebellions