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Origins and Divisions of Second Republic
- The Second Republic arose from the 1848 February Revolution against monarch Louis Philippe.
- It initially gathered diverse political forces but was divided by rural conservatism and Parisian radicalism.
Rural vs Urban Political Divide
- The countryside was largely conservative and Catholic, favoring monarchism.
- Urban centers like Paris had stronger socialist and republican support, creating a political divide.
Louis-Napoleon's Cross-Political Appeal
- Louis-Napoleon combined monarchist support with left-wing populism, appealing to broad factions.
- His vision was a strong leader embodying popular will, blending monarchy and republic traits.