In nineteenth-century Europe, on what basis was the aristocracy mainly influential?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Land ownership
The governing historical concept is the social and economic position of the European aristocracy. In nineteenth-century Europe, aristocratic families generally possessed large landed estates, inherited status and traditional political influence. Land ownership gave them wealth, authority over rural society and a privileged place in public life. Therefore option A is correct. Factory wages belonged to workers, while small shopkeeping and sea trade alone did not define the aristocracy as a class.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Land ownership
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing historical concept is the social and economic position of the European aristocracy. In nineteenth-century Europe, aristocratic families generally possessed large landed estates, inherited status and traditional political influence. Land ownership gave them wealth, authority over rural society and a privileged place in public life. Therefore option A is correct. Factory wages belonged to workers, while small shopkeeping and sea trade alone did not define the aristocracy as a class.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
