Pros And Cons Of European Revolutions

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Catherine Gaston
Dr. Jeffrey Hass
HST 327 GA
April 20, 2016

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Question: Why can the year 1848 be hailed as: "The turning point in European history at which history failed to turn?”

Answer: The revolutions of 1848 were largely a result of a widespread desire for reform of government and society, and a realization of nationalist views inspired by the French Revolution of 1789, Rousseau, and the Industrial Revolution. Because of the total suppression of the 1848 revolutions of Europe, they are often viewed by historians as a failure for the simple reason that they were unsuccessful in overthrowing the old regime and instituting new political systems. Here it can be said that history failed to turn because it failed to overthrow the …show more content…

Mazzini was devoted not only to expelling the Austrians from Italy, but also to unifying the country in a democratic republic. He was convinced that revolution would bring liberty to all of Europe.
A group of insurrectionists revolted against tax rates in Sicily on January 12, the first of the 1848 revolutions. Immediately, widespread revolt followed. However, it was not unified: Count Camillo di Cavour favored the domination of Piedmont and French liberalism; Vincenzo Gioberti led the conservative nationalists under Pope Pius IX; Mazzini led the Young Italy in pursuit of a republic.
Lombardy and Venice both declared themselves free of Austria and in favor of a united Italy.
Carlo Alberto, the king of Piedmont Sardinia, took control of the Italian forces to fight for the independence of the northern

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