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European Revolutions of 1848

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    Congress of Vienna

    The Congress of Vienna was a victory for the conservatives including monarchs, noble landowners, and church leaders. This congress was used to ensure stability and stop revolutions from happening. The Congress of Vienna is also known as the Concert of Europe.
  • Suppressing of liberal uprising

    Suppressing of liberal uprising
    The suppressing of the liberal uprising took place in Spain and Portugal. This did not work because they ended up not being able to control or end the European revolutions.
  • Poland tries to gain independence

    Poland tries to gain independence
    Poland was split up between Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The Poles hoped that the Congress of Vienna would help them reclaim their land but most of the land was handed over to Russia. Polish people rose to a revolt, they failed and were killed by Russian soldiers. Poland's freedom was not gained.
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    July Revolution

    This was a revolution that happened in Paris. This was in response to Charles X suspending the legislature, limited the right to vote, and restricted the press. The angry citizens barricaded the narrow streets. They then fired upon soldiers. throughout a couple of days rebels were ruling the streets.
  • Belgium's Independence

    Belgium's Independence
    Due to the Congress of Vienna it united the Austrian Netherlands and the Kingdom of Holland. They strived to create a strong barrier. The Belgium and Dutch had many different beliefs and way of life so Belgium refused these agreements. Belgium became an independent state in 1831.
  • Subsistence Crisis

    Subsistence Crisis
    This food crisis and famine happened throughout the Continent. There was a low supply of wheat and rye harvest throughout Europe. This famine caused many people to starve and made finding jobs and buying grain and things very expensive.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution
    The French Revolution was a long revolution. It started when the Industrial life started to change. France was still politically divided In 1848 the government took steps into stooping the rebels. This caused angry citizens to storm out in the streets which started the revolution of France.
  • Revolts in Italy

    Revolts in Italy
    The revolts in Italy were caused by many things. The first was that the Nationalist wanted to end Hapsburg ruling. This caused workers to want more radical changes. Italian states started to set up their own independent states. They kicked the Pope out of Rome but were then shut down by Austrian forces and restored power to the Pope.
  • Rebellion in Germany

    Rebellion in Germany
    German university students demanded nation unity and liberal reforms. A potato famine was happening and people were struggling. There was battle going on between if Germany should be a monarchy or republic. There was an assembly to find out what to do with Germany and it was finally offered but shut down. This caused many rebellions.
  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    This treaty was to end the Mexican War. It added 525,000 square miles of land to the United States territory.Texas was fighting against Mexico because Mexico had tried and claimed land on Texas property. This was resolved by Mexico giving up their territory in Texas.
  • Failed Revolutions Throughout Europe

    Failed Revolutions Throughout Europe
    With the rebellions ending the age of liberal revolution ended. Most of them failed due to not enough support. Also sometimes people had opposing views from the same side. Most of the revolutions failed.
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    American Civil War

    The civil war was to determine what type of nation America would be. It was a fight against the North and South to see who's way was the way America would run.The North won and it ended slavery and brought America under unity.