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In Europe between the years of 1815 and 1848, known as the first post-war period, there was much social, political, and economic unrest due to several key factors. ...
The social structure of the European countries was the cause of much unrest within the nations in the first post-war period for numerous reasons. England and France are the two countries that really stick out when speaking about social discontent due to widespread unemployment and shortages of food. In 1815, the Industrial Revolution was beginning to take hold in Europe and beginning to reshape the social structure entirely, but there was a major difference between England and France. ... But the English could not avoid the effects of the Revolution, especially the social aspects of it. The Industrial Revolution created two new social classes as people began to move from rural areas of the country to the cities: the bourgeoisie, or middle class and the proletariat, or working class. The formation of these new social classes was the result of social unrest caused by the Industrial Revolution and brought about a voice in society that was yearning to be heard. ... As the 19th century progressed through the Industrial Revolution, many changes came about in an attempt to improve society and make life better in Europe.
In the post-war period from 1815-1848, there was also much strife in politics. The end of the Napoleonic War left Europe with three great challenges. ... Liberalism was also one of the major ideologies that were alive in the first post-war period as well as being one of the major challenges.
Approximate Word count = 1298
Approximate Pages = 5.2
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