Liberal ideas gained prominence in 1800s Germany, as ordinary people desired more say rather than being dominated by monarchs alone. Liberalism was inspired by both nationalism and the French Revolution. Liberal ideas were especially popular among university students, who formed societies to promote liberalism. In 1848, a series of protests demanding political reforms led to a Frankfurt Parliament to discuss unifying Germany, but there was no agreement and the King withdrew support, hindering liberal advances. Opposition came from those who would lose power, like Prussian landowners, and liberal goals faced many reversals.