In 1848 groups in Sicily France Germany Italy and the Austrian Empire attempted to overthrow monarchies and replace them with more representative forms of government. Which term best characterizes thi?

The events of 1848 in Sicily, France, Germany, Italy, and the Austrian Empire are best characterized as part of the "Springtime of Nations" or the "Revolutions of 1848." These uprisings were driven by nationalist and liberal movements seeking to end absolute monarchies and establish more democratic and representative governments. They reflected widespread discontent with political repression and socioeconomic issues across Europe. Ultimately, although many of these revolutions were initially unsuccessful, they laid the groundwork for future democratic developments.