Question

The decade of 1830 had brought great economic hardship in Europe support the statement with arguments.

Answer 1

Great economic hardships were experienced in Europe.The ratio of the rise of population was larger than that of employment generation. Migration of rural population to cities led to overcrowded slums.Small producers in towns (especially textile producing industries) were often ousted by the import of cheap machine-made goods from England.Peasants still suffered under the burden of feudal dues and obligations in some regions of Europe.Rise in food prices or a year of bad harvest left the country poorer.1848, FranceWidespread food shortages and widespread unemployment experienced in Paris.Barricades were made and Louis Philippe was forced to flee.National Assembly proclaimed a Republic.Suffrage to all males above 21 was granted.The right to work was guaranteed.National workshops for providing employment were set up.1845, SilesiaWeavers revolted against contractors for the drastic reduction in their payments.This revolution received scorns and threats alternately and resulted in the death of eleven weavers.

Answer 2

Reasons :

(a) The first half of the 19‘ll century saw an enormous increase in population all over Europe.

(b) lob-seekers were more and employment opportunities were less.

(c) People from rural areas migrated to cities and made cities over-crowded slums,(d) Small producers often faced stiff competition from imports of cheap machine-made goods.(e) Peasants struggled under the burden of feudal dues and obligations