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Moving deeper into learning about the Atlantic Revolutions, we started discussing the revolutions of 1830 and 1848. In class, we worked in groups researching our specific revolution and providing important info to share with the rest of the class. The revolutions include, the Decembrist Revolt, 1830 France, 1848 France, 1848 Frankfurt Assembly, and 1848 Hungary. The essential question we were told to keep in mind throughout the lesson was, "Were the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 really failures as many historians have concluded?" This question guided us through the lesson and gave us something to think about while researching our revolutions. To get started, we analyzed a map of the revolutions of 1830 and 1848. This map gave me a clear idea of how revolution was spreading everywhere, and how it was not stopped. Every time a revolution was suppressed, another one popped up somewhere else. Alexis de Tocqueville once said, "We are sleeping on a volcano. Do you not see that Earth trembles anew? A wind of revolution blows, a storm is on the horizon." This map clearly demonstrates Alexis' comment on the spread of revolution during the 19th century. Below, I have provided a map that depicts the revolutions of that time period. In addition, we also created a scale for measuring the success/failure of a social/political revolution. In my group, we decided that a failure means that no change has occurred and the goals for revolution haven't been reached. We described a success as all goals are reached and have been fulfilled. In total, the scale included 5 points along the continuum. Klemens von Metternich once said, " When France sneezes, Europe catches a cold." The eruption most likely started in France because not only has France already experience a revolt, but France was also one of the most influential countries of the 19th century. If France experienced a revolution or some other societal unrest, then the rest of Europe would feel the effects as well. After a little bit of analyzing, each group was assigned a revolution. My group studied the revolution of 1830 France and to start off we pulled out the basic information on the revolution. This helped us get a concrete idea of 1830 France. After getting our chart approved by Ms. Gallagher, we analyzed the primary sources and decided whether they were , goals , opponent, or outcome. Pulling out quotes and providing sourcing information was also included in this process. Lastly, using our scale, we decided whether or not the revolution of 1830 France was a success or a failure and explained our choice. Creating our Survey Monkey was the last part of this lesson, where we educated the rest of the class on our revolution. Each group created an analytical quiz on their revolution and then the rest of class took it. This gave the chance for each person to become educated on the many revolutions discussed.
Moving deeper into learning about the Atlantic Revolutions, we started discussing the revolutions of 1830 and 1848. In class, we worked in groups researching our specific revolution and providing important info to share with the rest of the class. The revolutions include, the Decembrist Revolt, 1830 France, 1848 France, 1848 Frankfurt Assembly, and 1848 Hungary. The essential question we were told to keep in mind throughout the lesson was, "Were the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 really failures as many historians have concluded?" This question guided us through the lesson and gave us something to think about while researching our revolutions. To get started, we analyzed a map of the revolutions of 1830 and 1848. This map gave me a clear idea of how revolution was spreading everywhere, and how it was not stopped. Every time a revolution was suppressed, another one popped up somewhere else. Alexis de Tocqueville once said, "We are sleeping on a volcano. Do you not see that Earth trembles anew? A wind of revolution blows, a storm is on the horizon." This map clearly demonstrates Alexis' comment on the spread of revolution during the 19th century. Below, I have provided a map that depicts the revolutions of that time period. In addition, we also created a scale for measuring the success/failure of a social/political revolution. In my group, we decided that a failure means that no change has occurred and the goals for revolution haven't been reached. We described a success as all goals are reached and have been fulfilled. In total, the scale included 5 points along the continuum. Klemens von Metternich once said, " When France sneezes, Europe catches a cold." The eruption most likely started in France because not only has France already experience a revolt, but France was also one of the most influential countries of the 19th century. If France experienced a revolution or some other societal unrest, then the rest of Europe would feel the effects as well. After a little bit of analyzing, each group was assigned a revolution. My group studied the revolution of 1830 France and to start off we pulled out the basic information on the revolution. This helped us get a concrete idea of 1830 France. After getting our chart approved by Ms. Gallagher, we analyzed the primary sources and decided whether they were , goals , opponent, or outcome. Pulling out quotes and providing sourcing information was also included in this process. Lastly, using our scale, we decided whether or not the revolution of 1830 France was a success or a failure and explained our choice. Creating our Survey Monkey was the last part of this lesson, where we educated the rest of the class on our revolution. Each group created an analytical quiz on their revolution and then the rest of class took it. This gave the chance for each person to become educated on the many revolutions discussed.
July 25th, 1830 was the day when the
Revolution of 1830 France started. The liberals wanted to extend suffrage, the
right to vote in political elections, and a win a share of power for the middle
class elections (since this was obviously lacking). In terms of goals for
liberals, they wanted a government who recognized the rights of humanity
and the basic human rights of people. The Ultra Royalists were the opponents in
this situation, they were the king's supporters and despised
constitutional government and wanted to restore the old regime. The Ultra
Royalists included many high clergy and émigré nobles who had returned to
France in the years after the revolution. After King Louis XVIII died, Charles
X inherited the throne. To the liberals dismay, Charles X did exactly the
opposite of what they wanted. In response to this, "In Paris, angry
citizens threw up barricades across the narrow streets. From behind them, they
fired on the soldiers and pelted them with stones and roof tiles. Within days,
rebels controlled Paris". Looking at a primary source, it is described
that, "Charles X can no longer return to Paris; he has caused the blood of
the people to flow."( Theirs, Adolphe.2 “Orleanist Manifesto.”
July 30, 1830. In Laurisse and Rambaud, Histoire Genrale, 287-288) Frightened,
Charles X fled to England, showing that he could not control the
liberals. As a result of this, the Chamber of Deputies chose Louis
Philippe, "The Citizen King", and really he did not fulfill
the wants of the liberals, even though he did get along well with
them. Although he did say, "The Chambers are about to convene and
will deliberate upon the means to assure the reign of the laws and the maintenance
of the rights of the nation."(Proclamation by Louis Philippe, August 1,
1830. In Moniteur, August 2, 1830). Despite this, the goals were not
reached for anyone but the upper class. Louis Philippe did not
establish rights for ALL people. Not as many things were achieved as
intended, showing that this revolution was moderately successful. Yes, goals
were reached for upper class, but not for everyone. The king was not chosen
fairly, he was a cousin of Charles X. Louis XVII's reign only allowed
for the upper class to prosper, thus angering the middle class. Now, these are
merely just the basic, concrete facts of the revolution. However, they are
important to the understanding of the revolution as a whole.
There is a lot to consider when answering the
question, "Were the revolutions of 1830 of 1848 really failures as many
historians concluded. Besides the French Revolution of 1830, there are many
other revolutions to take into account when answering this question. Knowing
that this question can be debated, I thought that I would give my opinion on
the matter. In my opinion, I do believe that the revolutions of 1830 and 1848
were a failure as a whole. Most of the revolutions were not complete failures,
but they weren't total successes either. I feel as though this says a lot. The
French Revolution of 1848 had many positive aspects, such as the gain of the
Second Empire, which over 90% of people supported. However, that second empire
was soon abolished. It is described that, " In time, however, Napoleon III
would embark on foreign adventures that would bring down his empire and end
French leadership in Europe"(background essay). Even though the second
empire was created, it soon was ended, showing that no real progress was
made. Additionally, the Frankfurt assembly was quite a failure.
The Prussian king did not accept an offer made a the assembly. The
King describes that, "I am not able to return a favorable reply to the
offer of a crown on the part of the German National Assembly [meeting in
Frankfurt], because the Assembly has not the right, without the consent of the
German governments..."(Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia: Proclamation
of 1849). Because the offer came from the people and not the German
people, he would not accept it. This crushed any hopes that Germany had. As
a result of this, the assembly was dissolved and in the end hundreds of
people were killed. Lastly, the Hungary revolt of 1848 was not totally a
failure, but is was not a success either. In Budapest, Hungarian
nationalists demanded an independent government, an end to serfdom, and a
written constitution to protect their rights, Although the Austrian government
agreed to these reforms, but they were temporary. Austrian forces took over the
rebels and many were imprisoned or killed. So, although there was a bit of
gain, there was also a lot of loss. Looking at these three specific
revolutions, I feel like they were collectively all failures. So, to wrap
things up, I agree with what historians have concluded.
Survey Monkey Part 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZB6673Z
Survey Monkey Part 2:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZB6673
Below, I have provided some screenshots of my Survey Monkey. Judging from the results, it is evident that most students correctly answered the questions. We provided eleven questions on the French Revolution of 1830.
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