Question

Explain the liberalism in political and economic prevailing in Europe in the 19th century?

Answer 1

The main feature of liberalism was emancipation of the individual from class, corporate or governmental restraint. It was the second great doctrine ( a gift of the French Revolution) to impact the world. The Declaration of the Rights of Man asserted the liberty of the individual. That no authority could rule over the individuals in an arbitrary manner.
The French economic system was both unjust and unfair as it put a heavy burden on the common people, the only class who paid taxes. A tax on salt was also levied, much to the distress of the common people. The kings indulged in wars with other European countries for their own glory which also put a heavy burden on the common people.