May Uprising in Dresden: In Germany, revolution had begun in March 1848, starting in Berlin and spre
May Uprising in Dresden: In Germany, revolution had begun in March 1848, starting in Berlin and spreading across the other states which now make up Germany. The heart of the revolutions was in Frankfurt, where the newly-formed National Assembly, the Frankfurt Parliament, met in St Paul’s Church from May 1848, calling for a constitutional monarchy to rule a new, united German nation. In Saxony, Frederick Augustus II had never recognized the constitution, and now also disbanded the Saxon parliament. At first the Saxon town councillors attempted to persuade Frederick Augustus II to accept the constitution in public speeches. The municipal guards who should have controlled them were on their side and made an address to the King, also calling for acceptance of the constitution. The King was unyielding, however, and called them to order. This led to further unrest, which in turn caused the king to bring in Prussian troops; the situation exploded. -- source link
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