With the restoration of order and authority they had regained their influence.

It was probable that many of the States would refuse to accept the new Constitution unless they were compelled to do so.

Where was the power to do this?
There were many in the National Assembly who wished to appeal to the power of the people, and by insurrection and barricades compel all the Princes to accept the new Constitution.

There was only one other power in Germany which could do the work, and that was the Prussian army.

Would the King of Prussia accept this task?
The German Constitution was completed in March, 1849.