Effects of 1848 revolution in Europe
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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.
The most significant legacy of the revolutions of 1848 was the end of the ancien regime. The abolition of serfdom, feudal system and other seigneurial institutions relieved the peasantry from their obligations towards lords.
The Revolution led to the establishment of a democratic government for the first time in Europe. Feudalism as an institution was buried by the Revolution, and the Church and the clergy were brought under State control. It led to the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as the Emperor of France.