Why is the nineteenth century called an age of social change?

Correct answer: Because new ideas such as liberalism, nationalism and socialism spread, and workers’ movements emerged

During the nineteenth century, industrialisation, new political ideas and popular movements transformed European society. Ideas such as liberalism, nationalism and socialism spread, while workers formed organisations to demand better wages and working conditions. Option B is incorrect because European states did not all have the same form of monarchy. Exam tip: Link social change in this chapter with new ideas, industrialisation and workers’ movements.