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The Breakthrough of Liberalism in the West & the Triumph of the West European Bourgeoisie

The Breakthrough of Liberalism in the West & the Triumph of the West European Bourgeoisie. 11.56-57. France 1824-1830. Charles X attempts to re-impose the Old Regime. “July Ordinances” (1830) lead to open revolt, the “July Revolution”. Workers want social reform

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The Breakthrough of Liberalism in the West & the Triumph of the West European Bourgeoisie

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  1. The Breakthrough of Liberalism in the West & the Triumph of the West European Bourgeoisie 11.56-57

  2. France 1824-1830 • Charles X attempts to re-impose the Old Regime. • “July Ordinances” (1830) lead to open revolt, the “July Revolution”. • Workers want social reform • Bourgeois want constitution of 1814 protected • Charles abdicates, Louis Philippe becomes king. • Bourgeois happy, radicals not

  3. Reform in Great Britain • Whigs versus Tories: Whigs come to represent the industrialists/workers • Reform Bill of 1832 redistributed the seats of the HOC • Parties reform as Liberal and Conservative. • 1833 Slavery abolished • 1834 Poor Law reformed

  4. Tories become champions of the workers. • Factory Act of 1833 • Ten Hours Act (1847) • Corn Law repealed in 1846 by Whigs. • End result: Industrial interests are firmly seated in the government. Industry and free trade are #1 in Britain.

  5. The Golden Age of the Bourgeoisie • Not nobility. • Increasing stake in society. • Increasing difference between bourgeoisie and labor. • Rapid increase in industry. • Corporations

  6. The Frustration of Labor • Did not get the right to vote • Supply and demand affect wages • No protection from cyclical market forces • Leads to the formation of labor unions • Collective bargaining • Socialism • Compensation based on need

  7. Chartism in England • The Charter of 1838 • Annual election • Universal suffrage • Secret ballots • Equal electoral districts • No property qualifications in HOC • Salaries for HOC • Rejected by Parliament • Social problems remain unresolved

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