Chapter 1: Revolutions in Europe
The Revolution of 1848 causes upheaval throughout Europe. Liberal forces, screaming for freedom from Absolute Monarchy, clash with Conservative forces in Western & Central Europe. After months of hardships dynasties crumble most notable is the Hohenzollern of Prussia when King Frederick William of Prussia was assassinated sending the kingdom into turmoil. The new king Wilhelm soon lost control and was forced to abdicate.
Once noble families & their supporters fled to the New World mostly the United States, where they settled into the conservative southern part of the country where they embraced the institutions of slavery. These refugees are welcomed with open arms by the planter-elite as well as the southern populace and begin assimilate into American culture. By doing so they share their stories with their neighbors of liberal agitator’s bent on destroying their peaceful way of life.
The Revolution of 1848 causes upheaval throughout Europe. Liberal forces, screaming for freedom from Absolute Monarchy, clash with Conservative forces in Western & Central Europe. After months of hardships dynasties crumble most notable is the Hohenzollern of Prussia when King Frederick William of Prussia was assassinated sending the kingdom into turmoil. The new king Wilhelm soon lost control and was forced to abdicate.
Once noble families & their supporters fled to the New World mostly the United States, where they settled into the conservative southern part of the country where they embraced the institutions of slavery. These refugees are welcomed with open arms by the planter-elite as well as the southern populace and begin assimilate into American culture. By doing so they share their stories with their neighbors of liberal agitator’s bent on destroying their peaceful way of life.