Second Empire (dec 2, 1851 – sep 4, 1870)
Description:
Encouraged industrializationEconomic expansion through public works
Reforms passed to earn favor of urban workers
- better housing, supported unions
Nap III hand picked ministers, which restricted the National Assembly
Sought to gain territory for France in the name of Nationalism
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Date:
dec 2, 1851
sep 4, 1870
~ 18 years