Question

explain the frankfurt parliament

Answer 1

• Frankfurt Parliament was convened in March 1848.
• It was brought about by a large number of political associations, middle class professionals, businessmen and prosperous artisans.
• It was convened at the Church of St. Paul.
• Headed by monarchy subject to Parliament
• Women were only mute spectators to stand in the visitor's gallery.
• The dominant middle classes resisted the demands of the workers and artisans, hence lost their support.
• The opposition of the aristocracy and military became stronger, the social basis of parliament eroded.