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French Revolution of 1848

French Revolution of 1848. Heidi Erickson. Louis Philippe. The King of the French (1830) Avoided excessive spending Rule characterized by stubborn inaction and lack of social legislation Working class conditions deteriorated Income gap widened. February 1848.

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French Revolution of 1848

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  1. French Revolution of 1848 Heidi Erickson

  2. Louis Philippe The King of the French (1830) Avoided excessive spending Rule characterized by stubborn inaction and lack of social legislation Working class conditions deteriorated Income gap widened

  3. February 1848 Government refusals led to a heightened sense of class injustice February 22nd was the start of a popular revolt in Paris By February 24th abdicated in favor of grandson No toleration for a monarchy Second French Republic proclaimed

  4. Provisional Republic • Building a republic • Voting rights • Freeing of all slaves • Abolishment of death penalty • Moderate Republicans vs. Radical Republicans • Ultimately led to establishment of government-sponsored workshops in France.

  5. Further Results • Newly elected Constituent Assembly • Voters favor moderates over radicals 5:1 • Stirring of a socialist revolution • June 22nd, the government abolished national workshops in Paris. • Workers then had the choice to either join workshops in the provinces or the army.

  6. June Days Violent uprising Class war After 3 days, over 10,000 casualties and injuries Republican army triumphant over socialists. Revolution in France ultimately failed.

  7. Louis Napoleon Elected as President of the Republic in December 1848

  8. Thank you!

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