Title: Italian and German Unification Essay - 458 Words
Headings: Italian and German Unification
Italian and German Unification
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Content: The Inspiration: ¥ When revolutions broke out in France in Feb. 1848, Germans living in German states throughout Europe took this as a cue to make their voices heard as well. The Berlin Revolts: ¥ German liberals and peasants started to push for their claims with revolutionary violence in March. Barricades went up in Berlin and many other capitals of German kingdoms and duchies. ¥ Why were they revolting: 1. Liberal reforms such as freedom of the press, right to elect their own parliament. This was a pressing need particularly among the wealthy bourgeoisie and educated classes of students and university professors. 2.