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Why did the revolutions break out in 1848? There were a numerous external and internal factors behind the 1848 revolutions in Germany. Externally, changes in the international climate and political upheaval in Austria provided German nationalists with an avenue of opportunity to cease power. Internally, the growth of German nationalism and liberalism coupled with the acute financial and food crisis of 1847 created an atmosphere fit for revolutionary activity. Between 1815 and 1847, the Great powers reduced the importance of nationalism and liberalism in order to maintain the ideals set about at the Treaty of Vienna of peace, order and stability within the balance of power. The Great powers installed Austria as the 'reactionary henchman' of Europe. Austria could no exercise its right to eradicate revolutionary activity and it was aided by its ideal geo-political position. However in February 1848 a successful revolution in France triggered off violent disorder elsewhere in Europe....

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