History 1810E Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Louis Philippe I, Constitutional Monarchy, Grassroots Democracy
19 Mar 2018
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Louis the 18th (1814-1824)- he(cid:495)s smart enough to realise he can(cid:495)t be an absolute. Louis dies in 1824, his brother charles x (10th), and his brother doesn(cid:495)t. Banquet campaign- protests against what are seen as abuses by the regime: these becoming a growing threat for the government. The growth of socialism in france also becomes a threat for the government. These people are particularly influential, especially with the workers. Liberal republic vs. social republic (ensure social welfare type state) In feb. 1848, the kings decides he needs to stop the banquet campaign and bans oneriots break out and the king flees. Louis- napoleon bonaparte becomes president of the republic. Takes the title as emperor of france in 1851. Men could vote, but they were legitimate and this was considered an authoritarian regime. However, he did allow a lot of freedom for a dictator (of speech, of press) In the 1860s, france feels increasing pressure from prussia.
