Europe in The 19th Century

  • ritish Abolish the Slave Trade

  • The Spanish Constitution of 1812

    This was proclaimed during Napoleon's invasion & included the radical principle of univeral male sufferage, but the Bourbon restoration abolished this democratic measure.
  • Allied Powers reconvened in Vienna as the Congress of Vienna

  • France Restored the Monarchy

  • The Industrial Revolution In France

  • The Factory Act

    The Factory Act of 1833 legislated that workers were entitled to certain holidays throughout the year. Employers were reluctant to comply.
  • Slavery Ended in the British Empire

  • The Peace Congress

    The Peace Congress held in Paris in 1856 accepted the Russian concessions & restored Paris as the diplomatic centre of Europe
  • Emancipation of Serfs in Russia

    22.5 million serfs were emancipated in 1861.
  • The New Kingdom of Italy

  • Napoleon III Declares War

    Napoleon III declared war against Prussia.
  • The Modernization of Germany & Italy

    The consolidation & unification fuelled by political leaders created modern Germany & Italy. This alterd the balance of power in Europe
  • Europe's Population at a Rise

  • The Industrial Revolution in Russia