Introduction to Nationalism and Reform

Chapter 4.3 - Nationalism
and Political Revolutions in

Europe

SWBAT explain how liberalism and nationalism influenced revolutions in Europe during the
1830s and 1840s.

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A. Main Idea: In the 1830s, forces of change challenged the conservatism
of European monarchs.

1.

In France, __________________censored the press and took away voting
rights from much of the middle class.

2.

As a result, Liberals overthrew him and established
a________________________________. Louis-Philipe was named king.

3.

Revolutions occurred in _________________, __________________, and
_____________________.

4.

Nationalism in those countries caused people to rebel against
governments run by foreign powers.

Check for
Understanding:

Who overthrew
Charles X in France in
1830, and what kind of
government was
established?

What was the common
cause for revolutions in
Belgium, Poland, and
Italy?

B. Main Idea: The forces of liberalism and nationalism influenced the
revolutions in 1848.

1.

Opposition grew because King _________________________________
refused to make changes despite economic problems and the middle
class’s clamor for the right to vote.

2.

A group of moderate and radical republicans set up a provisional
government. The provisional government called for a new constitution and
set up _________________________________to provide work for unemployed
workers.

3.

The___________________ ___________________ was set up in 1848.
Members of the legislature were elected by universal male suffrage.

B. Main Idea: The forces of liberalism and nationalism influenced the
revolutions in 1848.

1.

The goal of the FRANKFURT ASSEMBLY_, a group of liberals and
nationalists, was a unified Germany with limited monarchy and
universal male suffrage.

2.

At first, Austrian officials agreed to make reforms. Then, to
reestablish control, the army defeated rebels in Prague, Vienna,
and elsewhere.

3.

After initial successes, moderates and radicals were divided over
their goals, and conflicts among nationalities proved DISASTROUS

Check for Understanding

1.

Why did opposition to the government of Louis-Philippe in France
grow?

2.

When was the French Second Republic set up, and how were
legislators elected?

3.

What was the goal of the Frankfurt Assembly?

C. Main Idea: Nationalism created conflict within the Austrian Empire.

1.

The AUSTRIAN Empire controlled vast territories which included
various ethnic groups with their own unique cultural histories and
languages.

2.

Austria’s MULTINATIONAL empire included Hungarians, Poles,
Italians, Czechs, Slovaks, and many others.

3.

As nationalism became a driving force in Europe, these ethnic
groups came to demand their own independent states.

Check for Understanding
1.

Why would each ethnic
group want its own
independent state?

Connections to today:

In the Europe of the 1830s and
1840s, people around the
European continent took to the
streets to protest and make
demands on the state. These
patterns still persist even today.
When certain groups feel that
the official avenues of political
change are not sufficient, they
often organize peaceful public
protests in an attempt to attract
the attention of officials who
can make that change happen.

Summary

1.

France’s success in overthrowing the Bourbon monarchy and
setting up a republic

2.

the creation of Belgium as an independent state;

3.

failed revolutionary uprisings include defeats of the Polish and
Italians in the 1830s, the Frankfurt Assembly, and the Czech and
Hungarian rebels in the Austrian Empire.