NATIONALISM IN EUROPE
UNIFICATION OF ITALY AND GERMANY
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Failed and returned to conservatism
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Ended with liberal constitutions
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Gave equal rights to the working classes
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Brought about nationalistic unifications
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the revolutions of 1848 generally failed due to the conflicting philosophies of the revolutionaries and thus conservatives regained power. The revolutions probably failed due to lack of organization.
Detailed explanation-2: -Revolutions of 1848, series of republican revolts against European monarchies, beginning in Sicily and spreading to France, Germany, Italy, and the Austrian Empire. They all ended in failure and repression and were followed by widespread disillusionment among liberals.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Revolution of 1848 failed in its attempt to unify the German-speaking states because the Frankfurt Assembly reflected the many different interests of the German ruling classes. Its members were unable to form coalitions and push for specific goals.
Detailed explanation-4: -The primary causes for these revolutions stemmed from dissatisfaction with the monarchies which were at the helm of each country. The citizens were tired of feeling oppressed and controlled, and there was a widespread demand for democracy, versus a monarchy.
Detailed explanation-5: -A crushing factor of the failure of the revolutions was the trouncing of the Piedmontese army at both the battles of Novara and Custoza. These defeats were resounding as the Piedmontese army had no chance against the might of the super power that was the Austrian army.