10th Class Social Science The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Question Bank Short Answer Type - The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

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    Describe the Silesian weavers' uprising.

    Answer:

    (i) In 1845, weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors who supplied them with raw materials and got finished goods. (ii) A crowd of weavers marched in pairs up to the mansion of their contractors, demanding higher wages. (iii) They smashed their windowpanes and also plundered the supply of cloth. As a result, the contractors fled away from their houses with their families.


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