1848 Revolution in Hungary

The Hungarians did not have armed forces and the Austrian army, when in Hungary, was not under Hungarian law.

The Hungarians were finally beaten in their War of Independence in 1849. In front of which army did they surrender?

Here are a few points of the "12 POINTS". Which of these is nationalist and NOT liberal?

GUESS. What was the reaction of the new emperor, Ferdinand I. (1835–1848) to these reform movements in Hungary?

The reforms were delayed. After revolution broke out in Vienna, the radical youth in ___ also went to the streets.

In 1844, as one of the major achievements, Hungarian language was made official. What was the official language before?

Writers, poets, artists, even nobles worked towards political liberty and independence. What is the name of this period?

The emperor, later, did not respect the April Laws and activated the Holy Alliance.

Reformers, like Széchenyi and Kossuth fought for these principles. GUESS. Which social class did they come from?

Do you think Hungary became independent from Austria? (Think of the general pattern of radicalisation...)

Hungary, since 1711, was part of the Habsburg Empire. The Emperor was also King of Hungary. Which was the capital?

Here are a few points of the "12 POINTS". Which of these is liberal and NOT nationalist?

The kingdom in 1848 was dominated by the _____, although there were many nationalities, minorities.

In March 1848, ________ made his famous speech in Parliament and demanded constitutional changes.

From 1825 on, the emperor authorised a Hungarian political assembly. What did the representatives seek for?

The Hungarians took up the arms, built an army, printed own money, tried to defend the revolution. How long did it last?

Do you think the emperor accepted the demands of the Hungarians? (Think of other examples of revolutions in 1848...)

The 12 Points were adopted and received royal assent on the 10th of April. This became the so-called “_____ Laws”.

Hungary could form a new, independent government with the major figures of the Reform Age. Which is Kossuth? :)

Hungary became a semi-independent state. Which of these could the new government NOT do?

The revolution in Pest-Buda on 15th of March 1848 was a peaceful revolution. Peaceful success.

Here are a few points of the "12 POINTS". Which of these is NOT a nationalist AND liberal demand as well?

The reformes and revolutionary forces collected their demands in __ points and presented it to the governor.