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What name is commonly given to the wave of 1848 uprisings that toppled monarchies across Europe within weeks?
Answer
Springtime of Nations
The rapid, continent-wide wave of uprisings in 1848 is known as the 'Springtime of Nations' (or 'Springtime of the Peoples'), reflecting the sudden hope for liberal and nationalist change across Europe.
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The 1848 Springtime of Nations toppled monarchies across Europe in weeks, yet nearly all were restored within two years—a revolution that almost nobody remembers.
Other options people guess
- Autumn of Nations
- Prague Spring
- Arab Spring
Topics
- 1848
- revolutions
- europe
- monarchy
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