Riots by labourers in Berlin result in fighting against the moderate leaders. A state of siege is declared in Berlin and the Prussian National Assembly
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Riots in Berlin: 250 demonstrators killed, provisional humiliation for FW4 and army followed by appeasement of opposition
FW4 parades through Berlin wrapped in a ‘German’ flag, announcing that “Prussia is henceforth merged into Germany” having promised to grant constitutional reforms. He then appoints a new Prussian administration under Camphausen and Hausemann.
FW4 orders Prussian troops to attack Denmark over Schleswig- Holstein issue.
Elections to Prussian National Assembly are held.
Armistice at Malmo ends Prusso- Danish conflict. Prussia withdraws from the conflict.
FW4 orders Prussians and other representatives to dissolve and quit the Frankfurt Assembly.
FWIV summons a new ‘German’ Parliament to meet at Erfurt
FWIV abandons the Erfurt Union Plan: Unwilling to confront Austria directly (militarily or politically)