Liberalism, socialism, and nationalism arose during the Industrial Revolution in 19th century Europe. In the wake of revolution, industrialization, social change, and large working classes, ideology served as a blueprint for the interpretation and transformation of society and government. These ideologies not only brought about the rise of the working class and incited reform in Britain but also caused major political change in France.
Liberalism’s liberty-based ideas drove revolutions. Classical liberalism stresses the importance of the individual and the protection of rights, dignity, and liberty. Thus, liberalism opposes authoritarian governments and instead calls for elected legislators as well as constitutional governments with limited …show more content…
The proletariat sought more electoral power, citizens formed labor unions, there was unrest and rioting in urban areas, and workers went on labor strikes. Eventually, the government met the working class’ demands to maintain stability. The British government improved cities, set labor laws in place to fix the dangerous working conditions, and formed a reliable infrastructure.
Similarly, in France’s parliamentary monarchy, education and child labor laws, such as the Child Labor Law of 1841 and the Education law in 1833, were set in place to ease unrest in the quickly industrializing cities. Nevertheless, in 1848, mass liberal and nationalist riots occurred in response to the poor economic state and bourgeois rule. As a result, King Louis-Phillippe abdicated and the legislature declared a new republic that granted universal male suffrage. The new republic, known as the Second French Republic, only lasted until 1852, but within that time, liberal and socialist ideas were put into action. For example, socialist National Workshops that employed the jobless were set in place, and liberal elections were held for an assembly to draft a new constitution.
Liberalism, socialism, and nationalism’s rise during the industrial revolution led the way for reform and political change in 19th century
Liberalism’s liberty-based ideas drove revolutions. Classical liberalism stresses the importance of the individual and the protection of rights, dignity, and liberty. Thus, liberalism opposes authoritarian governments and instead calls for elected legislators as well as constitutional governments with limited …show more content…
The proletariat sought more electoral power, citizens formed labor unions, there was unrest and rioting in urban areas, and workers went on labor strikes. Eventually, the government met the working class’ demands to maintain stability. The British government improved cities, set labor laws in place to fix the dangerous working conditions, and formed a reliable infrastructure.
Similarly, in France’s parliamentary monarchy, education and child labor laws, such as the Child Labor Law of 1841 and the Education law in 1833, were set in place to ease unrest in the quickly industrializing cities. Nevertheless, in 1848, mass liberal and nationalist riots occurred in response to the poor economic state and bourgeois rule. As a result, King Louis-Phillippe abdicated and the legislature declared a new republic that granted universal male suffrage. The new republic, known as the Second French Republic, only lasted until 1852, but within that time, liberal and socialist ideas were put into action. For example, socialist National Workshops that employed the jobless were set in place, and liberal elections were held for an assembly to draft a new constitution.
Liberalism, socialism, and nationalism’s rise during the industrial revolution led the way for reform and political change in 19th century