History A-Level
Prussian monarchy and reform
What Prussian monarchy and reform means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Prussian monarchy and reform
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Frederick William IV became king in 1840 and initially raised hopes of reform, but he resisted liberal constitutionalism and upheld royal authority.
Topics that use Prussian monarchy and reform
- Paper 2, Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 - 1 Popular pressure and causes of revolution, 1840–48 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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