Why did republicans oppose Louis-Philippe's government?

Republicans opposed the government of Louis-Philippe primarily because they believed he had "confiscated" their revolution during the July Revolution of 1830. While republicans and students had been instrumental in the street fighting that brought about the change in regime, the resulting July Monarchy established a system that favored the upper bourgeoisie rather than fulfilling broader republican or democratic aspirations.1234

Throughout his reign, Louis-Philippe steered a middle course that prioritized middle-class interests, which alienated republicans and socialists who felt excluded from the political process. This dissatisfaction was compounded by the regime's resistance to extending suffrage and its focus on maintaining the status quo. Consequently, republicans engaged in persistent opposition, including political intrigue, insurrection—such as the risings in Paris in 1832—and attempts on the king's life. This ongoing tension eventually contributed to the February Revolution of 1848, which brought an end to his monarchy.315