Why would it be wrong to call the political demands of the new middle class only economic interests?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because they also wanted civil freedom, constitution, and equal law
The governing concept is the broad liberal programme of the new middle class. Its economic interests included freer trade and larger markets, but its political demands included civil liberties, constitutional government, equality before law and representation. These rights changed the relationship between citizens and the state. Therefore A is correct; B, C and D either deny its economic links or contradict its liberal-nationalist aims.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because they also wanted civil freedom, constitution, and equal law
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the broad liberal programme of the new middle class. Its economic interests included freer trade and larger markets, but its political demands included civil liberties, constitutional government, equality before law and representation. These rights changed the relationship between citizens and the state. Therefore A is correct; B, C and D either deny its economic links or contradict its liberal-nationalist aims.
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).
