Social Movements & Civil Rights

Hungarian Revolution Demands Reform from Habsburgs

A revolution broke out in Hungary as citizens demanded a series of reforms from the Habsburg rulers. The reform movement was led by intellectuals and students who were eager to establish national independence and civil liberties. On March 15, 1848, thousands gathered in Pest, where they presented their demands to the government, leading to political concessions. This grassroots uprising reflected widespread discontent with authoritarian rule and aspirations for democratic governance in the region.

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