had put him in powerLouis Phillipe’s Liberalism Leads to Downfall

argue that Louis Philippe's unpopular policies alienated many and ultimately led to his downfall. In an ill-advised attempt to make the government more democratic, Louis Philippe introduced the reform banquets. These banquets allowed reformers to address large gatherings of peasants and lower middle-class citizens throughout France. However, this approach invited criticism of the government and exacerbated political divisions as various parties campaigned against Louis Philippe.When the government attempted to suppress the reform banquets, it sparked a revolution that ultimately determined the fate of Louis. It became evident that the peasants and lower middle class were not going to lend their support, as they had already been influenced by reformers who opposed him. Additionally, the abandonment of the reform banquets signified an infringement on liberty. Had Louis not introduced such reforms, he could have avoided the 1848 revolution. Due to Louis Philippe's lack of concern for the people's conditions, his downfall was inevitable. Coming from a wealthy middle-class background, his main focus was on employers and economic development. However, he disregarded the suffering faced by workers during the industrial revolution in France, leaving them impoverished. This treatment of employees was extremely unfair and resulted in their withdrawal of support for Philippe. If only he had implemented measures to aid the workers, he could have gained their support and potentially prevented their revolt. Instead, the government made minimal attempts to address poor factory conditions and prioritized protecting property from civil unrest, such as suppressing strikes in Lyon. This act was seen as absolutism by the people of France, leading to their revolt and ultimately contributing to Louis Philippe's downfall.The French population had few members in the middle

class, upon which the regime of Louis Philippe was based.

This caused Louis to be unpopular among the Orleanist Monarchists as he only had the backing of the wealthy middle class. He was unable to satisfy the extreme royalists who expected him to be an absolute monarch and lead with extreme monarchist principles. This was evident when he was seen publicly walking without a bodyguard, only accompanied by his umbrella. Additionally, his careful foreign policy failed to satisfy the Bonarpatists, who craved military triumph. Furthermore, his preference for the affluent middle class disappointed the liberals who sought equality.

Louis Philippe's lifestyle as a "citizen king" failed to earn him the respect of the royalists or the support of those longing for the glories of the past. Consequently, he found himself with more enemies than friends, ultimately leading to his downfall. The government under Louis Philippe was highly corrupt. He appointed ministers whom he believed to be loyal to him, many of whom were involved in bribery, according to Agatha Ramm. This corruption permeated the government, displeasing the majority of French citizens, especially the peasants and royalists who were not given a voice in governance and would not be satisfied with any reforms. Eventually, this corruption played a significant role in Louis Philippe's downfall as the peasants and royalists withdrew their support during the 1848 revolution and felt justified in rebelling against him.

In conclusion, despite Louis Philippe's wish to avoid extreme policies, both his foreign and domestic policy ultimately led to his downfall. His ruling made it inevitable for him to be dethroned. However, it is important to note that by accepting the charter and guaranteeing freedoms like

freedom of the press, Louis Philippe earned the title of "citizen king." The splendor and enlightenment of the Napoleonic regime followed his reign.