février 1848 · Hôtel de Ville, Paris
The Revolution of 1848 and the Second Republic
Demonstration
On February 22, thousands of Parisians march through the streets, waving banners and singing slogans for freedom.
The Barricades
Barricades rise in working-class neighborhoods, symbolizing resistance against oppression and the fight for rights.
Abdication
On February 24, Louis-Philippe abdicates, leaving a political void that revolutionaries rush to fill.
Proclamation
The Second Republic is proclaimed, with promises of equality and rights for all citizens.
National Workshops
National workshops are created to provide work for the unemployed, a response to economic crises.
May Elections
The May 1848 elections reveal divisions among revolutionaries, jeopardizing the unity of the Republic.
Repression
In June, an insurrection is violently suppressed, marking the beginning of internal struggles that will weaken the Republic.