1. 8.2
More French Revolts

2. Political Thought 3 main types of political philosophies:
Conservative: wealthy & nobility – keep traditional monarchies
Liberal: middle-class business leaders & merchants – power to parliament, but only educated and landowners would vote
Radical: want drastic change & democracy to everyone

3. Nationalism
Nationalism: greatest loyalty should be to nation of people who share culture, traditions, & history
Nation-state: nation with an independent government
Greeks become 1st to win self-rule – break away from Ottomans
Belgians gain independence from Dutch
Italy tries to unite states
Poland revolts against Russia

4. France & Louis-Napoleon
Charles X tries to re-establish absolute monarchy in France & fails
Louis-Philippe becomes king – offers reforms
Riots force Louis-Philippe to give up throne
Louis-Napoleon (Napoleon’s nephew) elected president
Louis-Napoleon = excellent leader; names himself emperor
Citizens accept this because he is great leader and they want stability