Vormaerz Political Compass

Napoleon has been defeated, but his ideals remain in Germany. Together, the German states have defeated his attempt at European hegemony. The German people have had a taste of freedom under the liberal Bonaparte, and they also learned how much they can achieve together.

With ideals of freedom and unity becoming ever more popular, change seems to be on the horizon. In this period preceding the 1848 revolution, called the Vormaerz, progressive student fraternities (Burschenschaften), the gymnastics movement (Turnbewegung) and many intellectuals are radical believers in change, while the wealthy bourgoisie (Bürgertum) is more moderate, and the reactionaries and conservatives, who lead the new German confederation, wish to turn back to simpler times. Which faction can you identify with?

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Do you believe that the fight against the French and their emperor was a just one?
- Yes! The French are a reprehensible people, and the uprising of the great German nation against their aggression was wholly justified.
- Yes! Napoleon was a usurper and a representative of a dangerous ideology against God and nature. I am glad we could restore order and stability to the continent as well as restore the rightful King of France.
- Yes. Even though I agreed with the principles of the revolution and many of his reforms, Napoleon's coronation showed that he was still a reactionary, not to mention his occupation of German land.
- Yes. The French were aggressors who had to be stopped, even if their reforms were sometimes beneficial.
Are the provisions of the Congress of Vienna adequate?
- No! The fight against Napoleon had the potential of resulting in a free and united German state! Instead, the princes preserved the division of Germany and elected to suppress freedom movements. Not to mention the utter lack of territorial gains!
- No! Its results were reactionary and wholly evil.
- Yes! We restored stability and order to the continent and prevented dangerous nationalism in Germany, Italy and Poland.
- Maybe. The Congress has led to decades of peace, but also led to suppression of freedoms.
Do you have a favourite poet?
- Ernst Moritz Arndt is a patriot, a genius, and a man Germans will honour for centuries to come!
- Heinrich Heine writes beautiful poetry. It's a shame he opposes Republicanism!
- August von Kotzebue's witty remarks are hilarious, but they also show how ridiculous these student radicals really are!
- I am far too busy to actually read poetry, but people think I'm smart if I say Goethe, so that's my answer.
Do you believe in the ideals of the Wartburg Festival of 1817?
- Yes! The student's show of unity and their ideals of freedom are exactly what we need!
- Yes. Equality, unity and freedom are noble goals. I am wary of the fact that there was little representation for workers and farmers, though.
- I believe in freedom and national unity. I do not believe in xenophobia, book burnings, protestant supremacism and the radical elements of academia.
- Not one bit! I was appalled by these radicals. They want to destroy catholicism and engage in demagoguery. If they continue like this, this hatred might kill someone!
Conservative poet August von Kotzebue was murdered by a fanatical student. What is your opinion on the murder?
- This was a truly reprehensible episode. The most radical of the students must be contained. We should not increase censorship in response, though.
- This is what demagoguery leads to! We must increase censorship and suppress all Burschenschaften!
- Of course we do not condone wanton murder. We condemn it. Kotzebue was also a trivial target. His murder didn't change anything for the better. We must not allow our freedoms to be limited even more than they already are!
- We do not like murder, but this is what happens when the student movement is relentlessly ridiculed by enemies of the German nation. Overall, this will not happen again. No action against the Burschenschaften is necessary.
In part as a reaction to the murder of Kotzebue, the Bundesversammlung in Frankfurt has instituted the Carlsbad Decrees, limiting freedoms even more. Was this justified?
- YES! Finally, Metternich has taken action. The murder of Kotzebue and the rioting all over the Bund has shown that free speech leads to chaos.
- No. This will only increase opposition and destabilize the country. We need to reform the institutions to preserve them, not ban all criticism of them!
- This is the worst thing for freedom in Germany yet. Revolutionary change is now the only viable course of action.
- You know, this is the first time the German states have come together for a united policy. Of course that policy is terrible, but the precedent is incredible!
Revolution in France! This July, the French toppled the Bourbon King of France, Charles X., and made his cousin, the liberal Duke of Orleans the new king. May I ask for a statement?
- Charles X. represented some of the worst reactionary tendencies in Europe. This second French Revolution should be an example to us Germans.
- I do not care about the French.
- A tragedy! Charles X. is a godly man, a staunch supporter of nature and tradition! We must be wary of Orleans, considering his father was a Jacobin radical!
- I commend this. Constitutional monarchy is the government of the future! If only Germany could see the light.
In 1832, thousands met at Hambach Castle in what would become known has the Hambacher Festival to demonstrate for political freedoms and German unity. Was this a good thing?
- Yes! This was a true liberal demonstration for all the ideals I support without veering into radical ideas!
- Yes! This festival was much larger and diverse than the one at the Wartburg. We marched in solidarity with the French, Belgian and Polish people. The reactionaries can't repress us forever!
- Yes. The national movement has thankfully been reinvigorated, although I dislike this pro-French and Polish nonsense. Do they want to have German land for this Polish project of theirs? I hope not!
- After 10 years of peace, the demagogues are back. No matter, Metternich has dealt with them for years. Nothing a little more censorship can't fix!
The French government of Adolphe Thiers has demanded Germany give up all territory west of the Rhine! How do you want this "Rhine crisis" to be dealt with?
- I am sure King Louis Philippe wouldn't want to upset the balance of power on the continent. We will use diplomacy to end this crisis. Remain calm, people.
- 25 years after Napoleon's defeat, the reprehensible Gaul becomes uppity again. We shall crush them again!
- Under no circumstances should we surrender any territory to the reactionary Paris regime!
- King Louis Philippe is a liberal, sound man. It is deeply troubling that he would allow his government to demand our land to distract the people from the failures Thiers. This must be opposed!
Revolution! After the French overthrew King Louis Philippe earlier this year, uprisings have begun all over Germany. How will you react?
- To the barricades! For liberty, equality and unity!
- To the barricades! For liberty, fraternity and unity!
- CALL THE BLOODY ARMY MAKE THEM SHOOT THESE ANIMALS
- You know, this is what happens when there is no common sense reform. For now, the Princes can still institute liberal constitutions and start a process of unification. Maybe we could offer the King of Prussia the emperorship of all Germany?

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