Electoral Reform: France

Very violent; revolution

Describe the political change in France

1) Restore absolute monarchy. 2) Dissolve the assembly + take away liberties and freedoms of the people.

What did Charles X attempt to do?

More revolution

What was the result of Charles’ X actions?

July 29, 1830

When is Charles X is forced to step down as king of France?

Louis Philippe “Citizen King”

Charles’ X cousin who took the throne after him

The middle class

Who supported Louis Philippe?

Many in France did not like it because they believed he was favoring the wealthy

What was the general opinion of Louis Philippe’s government?

Voting rights

What did the lower (working class) demand from Louis Philippe?

Louis Napoleon, nephew to Napoleon Bonaparte

Who was elected president of the new French Republic?

The popularity of his name

Why was Louis Napoleon elected?

To be dictator of France

What did Louis Napoleon want?

The Pope

Who does Louis Napoleon send troops to?

Dissolve assembly and created a new French Constitution

What did Louis Napoleon do with the government?

To give him all power in France (dictatorship)

Under Louis Napoleon, what did the people eventually vote for?

Crimean War

Led by Louis Napoleon, conflict between France and Great Britain vs. Russia (all had interest in the crumbling Ottoman empire)

Russia attempted to expand into Ottoman empire —> France + GB want to protect their trade with the Ottomans, so they invade Russia —> Russia loses in 1855

Explain the process of the Crimean War.

Franco-Prussian War

Declared by Louis Napoleon on Prussia(1870), concerned for their rising power

Result of Franco-Prussian War

Prussia quickly and easily defeated Louis Napoleon in only 6 weeks, Louis taken prisoner by Prussia