Why did the liberal middle class oppose birth-based privileges?
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Correct answer: Because they wanted equality before the law.
Birth-based privileges allowed nobles or members of particular estates to enjoy advantages simply because of their family background. The liberal middle class favoured individual merit, equal civic status and equality before the law. Removing inherited privileges could open opportunities in administration, trade and public life. Options B and C support hierarchy, while D is unrelated to the liberal demand.
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Because they wanted equality before the law.
Why is this the correct answer?
Birth-based privileges allowed nobles or members of particular estates to enjoy advantages simply because of their family background. The liberal middle class favoured individual merit, equal civic status and equality before the law. Removing inherited privileges could open opportunities in administration, trade and public life. Options B and C support hierarchy, while D is unrelated to the liberal demand.
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).
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