Question

Explain what is meant by the 1848 revolution of the liberals. What were the political, social and economic ideas supported by the liberals?
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100 to 110 words required

Answer 1

Answer:

The Age of Social Change

The Russian Revolution

In the nineteenth century, there were some political changes which mark the beginning of change. In this French revolution came into picture which dramatically changed the social structure. People start debating over French Revolution Structure in parts of Asia as well.

Liberals, Radicals, and Conservatives

There were three types of groups formed:

Liberals: They believed in a system which accepted all religions and not concentrates on a single religion. They were against dynasty rulers as well. They asked for one vote per property but did not include women in the same.

Radicals: They wanted a nation where the government should be elected by a majority of the population and some of them wanted women to participate in the same.

Conservatives: They were not ready for changes and wanted to discard the idea of changes. At one point they agreed to the upcoming changes but they wanted that at the same time the past should be respected.

Answer 2

Answer:

The 1848 revolution of the liberals refers to the discontent and various national movements pioneered by educated middle classes alongside the revolts of the poor, unemployed and starving peasants and workers in Europe. While in countries like France, food shortages and widespread unemployment during 1848 led to popular uprisings, in other parts of Europe (such as Germany, Italy, Poland and the Austro-Hungarian Empire), men and women of the liberal middle classes came together to voice their demands for the creation of nation-states based on parliamentary principles. The political, social and economic ideas supported by the liberals were:

Politically, they demanded constitutionalism with national unification, a nation-state with a written constitution and parliamentary administration. They wanted to establish individual freedom and equality before the law and equal political rights.

Socially, they wanted to rid society of its class-based partialities and birthrights. Serfdom and bonded labour had to be abolished.The Issue of political rights to women also was a social issue. Liberal also stressed the inviolability of private property.

Economically they demanded freedom of markets and right to property. Abolition of state imposed restrictions on the movements of goods and capital.