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1848 was a year of unrest in Germany. Inspired by the new French Second Republic, created in February, Germans also wanted more democracy. On 13.April 1848 Friedrich Hecker led a column of about 30 men from Constance in an open attempt to topple the government of the Duchy of Baden and declare a republic. Seven …