1. In 1832, Metternich introduced laws that curbed fledgling liberal movements in Germany.

2. Emperor Ferdinand and his chief advisor Metternich directed troops to crush the demonstration.

3. The Frankfurt National Assembly had been founded partly following the revolutionary events in Vienna, Austria, which resulted in the fall of Prince Metternich.

4. But the reactionary policies of the Holy Alliance were enforced by Francis I and Klemens Metternich, and the country refused to give asylum for leaders of revolts in neighboring countries.