Question

Describe any three economic hardships faced by Europe in the 1830s.

Answer 1

Great economic hardships were experienced in Europe.

• The ratio of the rise of the population was larger than that of employment generation.
•  The 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.
• A rise in food prices or a year of bad harvest left the country poorer.

1848, France

• Widespread 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, Silesia

• Weavers 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.