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The Revolutions of the 1820’s & 1830’s in Europe

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What was <strong>the</strong> “Decembrist Revolt” ?<br />

• Both sons tried to w<strong>in</strong> support <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Russian military<br />

– Troops supported<br />

Constant<strong>in</strong>e<br />

– Nicholas ordered <strong>the</strong>m to<br />

take an oath <strong>of</strong> allegiance to<br />

him<br />

• Dec. 26 th = a group <strong>of</strong> 3,000<br />

Russian troops protested<br />

Nicholas’ rise to power<br />

– Nicholas order loyal troops<br />

to attack<br />

– 60 killed / 100 tried & exiled

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