WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what group of people led democratic revolutions across major cities in Europe in the 1830s and 1840s?
A
liberals
B
conservatives
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1830 and 1848 revolutions were led by liberal-nationalists belonging to the educated middle-class elite, among whom were professors, school-teachers, clerks and members of the commercial middle classes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social and political discontent sparked revolutions in France in 1830 and 1848, which in turn inspired revolts in other parts of Europe. Workers lost their jobs, bread prices rose, and people accused the government of corruption. The French revolted and set up a republic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liberalism and Nationalism became the essence of revolution among many parts of Europe . These revolutions were led by educated middle class elite which included professors, school teachers, clerks and members of commercial middle classes .

Detailed explanation-4: -1830 the discontent caused by Charles X’s conservative policies and his nomination of the Ultra prince de Polignac as minister culminated in an uprising in the streets of Paris, known as the July Revolution, which brought about an end to the Bourbon Restoration.

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