The Bohemian Revolution Bohemia is a province that encompasses most of the Czech Republic. Revolutionaries demanded that the Czech language and culture be considered equal to that of the German language. Furthermore, the revolutionaries wanted a small sense of semi-autonomy, and the recognition of Czech lands. The revolution began on March 11 th , 1848 when the Repeal Association called a meeting of citizens to St. Wenceslas Baths. They petitioned the Emperor of Austria to grant the Czech people rights in their own homeland, but were soundly evaded by the Viennese government. The Bohemians then proposed a second petition demanding a modern representative assembly for Czech lands. On April 8 th , 1848, the Emperor approved these demands. However, conflicts started in April of 1848 when František Palacký was invited to Frankfurt, thus indicating a Bohemian incorporation into Germany. However, Palacký rejected this, and Czech German representatives left the national council confident. On May 1 st , the new governor 1848 Researched Compiled By: Jason Yu Caleb Pendleton Brandon Chiem Victor Wu Primary Leaders František Palacký Leo Thun Josef Václav Friè Unsuccessful attempt by radical democrat Czechs to overthrow the Austrian government. May 1849 Conspiracy - 1849 March 11 th Coat of Arms of May Map of Bohemia