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===The People's Spring of 1848=== | ===The People's Spring of 1848=== | ||
As whispers of revolution echoed across [[Levantia]], Bourgondi found itself amidst the tumult of change. The population, grappling with issues of representation and economic inequality, raised calls for constitutional reforms and expanded political participation. The demands crescendoed in the spring of [[1848]], with the people taking to the streets to seek an end to absolute monarchy. In response, Duke Pau II, sensing the shifting winds, introduced a new constitutional charter in March 1848. While it laid the groundwork for a constitutional monarchy, the reforms were initially modest, with representative institutions and fundamental rights introduced only nominally. The People's Spring prompted many academic discussions around economic reforms to address longstanding grievances. The industrial working class, inspired by socialist ideals, advocated for improved conditions, fair wages, and wealth distribution. Duke Pau II acknowledged the need for economic changes and implemented measures to enhance labor conditions. Initiatives such as the establishment of labor unions and legislation for workplace safety were introduced, yet these reforms remained limited. The rise of cooperative movements among workers aimed at collective enterprise ownership signaled a desire for economic empowerment, but substantial changes were slow to materialize. | |||
===First Fratricide=== | ===First Fratricide=== | ||
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