Revolutions of 1848

1. Viennese Revolution of 1848

1.1. civil unrest in Vienna is brought to a head in 1848, March 13 when citizens openly revolt against the Austrian government

1.2. many people left Vienna, leaving it poverty-stricken, and in dire need of an economic miracle

2. Other Revolutions in 1848

2.1. Czechs, Serbs, Croatians, Slovaks, Rumanians all fought for independence

2.2. each of these revolutions was driven by a sense of nationalism and unity, which helped keep the vision of the revolution strong

3. French Revolution of 1848

3.1. resulted in workers rights

3.2. brought about by banquets in which political personas gave their opinions on what they wanted to see changed

3.3. in February 23/24/25, 1948, a new Provisional Government was established, which brought change

4. German Revolution of 1848

4.1. black, gold, and red standards were distributed and displayed proudly by Germans in March 1848

4.2. freedoms of speech, assembly, and all-German governance were demanded in March 1848