Question

The 1830s were the years of great economic hardships in Europe? Give reason

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Revolutionary movements in Europe gained momentum after 1815. In some countries revolutionaries wanted to overthrow autocratic rulers whose only aim was to suppress the nationalist movement. The rise of nationalism resulted in creating awakening in almost all countries.

Answer 2

The 1830s were called the years of great economic hardship in Europe because of the following reasons:

⇒ There was a rapid increase in population during the first half of the 19th century which led to widespread unemployment.

⇒ The unemployed rural people migrated from villages to cities for earning bread. Thiis worsened the living conditions and town.

⇒ Cheap machine-made goods from England made it impossible for the small producers to compete.

⇒ Peasants suffered because of less agrarian facilities, burden of feudal dues and obligations, bad harvest and price rise. It led to widespread rural poverty.