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In 1820, the assassination of the Duke de Berry stirred political unrest and presented a golden opportunity for Bonapartist sympathizers to galvanize against the Bourbon restoration. This fueled a backlash that pushed conservatives toward increased control, paving the way for ultra-royalist domination of Parliament. Their political power would not go unchallenged, as liberals vehemently opposed their regressive reforms and repressive policies.