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 506 General History oj Europe of the hopes of March, they left some important indications of progress. The king of Prussia had granted his country a constitu- tion, which, with some modifications, served Prussia down to the end of the World War. Piedmont also had obtained a constitution. The internal reforms, moreover, which these countries speedily introduced prepared them to lead once more, and this time with success, in a movement for national unity. QUESTIONS I. What were the causes of discontent with Louis Philippe's govern- ment ? When and how was the Second Republic established ? Why were the Socialists dissatisfied with the provisional government ? De- scribe the experiment with the "national workshops" and its result. Give some of the causes that led to the reelection of Louis Napoleon as president of the Second Republic. How did he succeed in reestab- lishing the Empire? II. Why was Austria regarded as the greatest enemy of liberal government in Europe ? Name some of her possessions. What effect did the overthrow of Metternich have on the liberals in Europe? De- scribe the struggle in Italy for independence. What were the difficul- ties in making any peaceful settlement in Austrian territories ? Describe the effort to establish a republic in Hungary. What was the outcome of the revolution of 1848 in Italy? Discuss the problems involved in making a strong German state. What was the result of the Frankfort Assembly? Why were the revolutions of 1848 unsuccessful?