The European Revolutions of 1848

1. Background Information

1.1. After French Revolution, allies against Napoleon organized

1.2. Nations attempt to return to traditional monarchies

1.3. People shift to a more liberal mindset

1.4. Industrial revolution creates more skilled workers

1.5. Economic issues: rising food prices and unemployment

2. French Origins

2.1. People angered by unpopular King Louis Phillipe

2.2. Protest against conservative monarchy

2.3. Demand help for food shortages and unemployment

3. Laborers

3.1. Grain shortages create high prices

3.2. Profits fall and many are left unemployed

3.3. Protest for workers rights

4. Banquet Campaign

4.1. Upper middle class liberals give speeches

4.2. Advocate for liberalism and voting rights

4.3. Overthrow King Louis Phillipe

5. Spread to Europe

5.1. Germans demand Constitutional reform

5.2. Radical liberals attempt to overthrow government entirely

5.3. Middle class Austrians fight for assembly form of gov't

5.4. All are ultimately unsuccessful