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  Explain what is meant by the '1848 Revolution of the Liberals'. What were the political,  social  and economic  ideas supported by the liberals?           or Explain liberalism in political and economic fields prevailing in Europe in the 19th century. or What did the concept of liberal nationalism politically emphasise during the 19th century Europe?                    

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                  By the 1848 Revolution of the Liberals, we mean, the revolution led by the educated middle classes of Europe. Events of February 1848, in France brought about the abdication of the monarchy and a republic based on universal male franchise was formed. The social and economic ideas supported by the liberals are (i) Politically,  it  emphasised  the  concept  of government by consent, abolition of autocracy and special privileges. (ii) Socially, the liberals supported the abolition of discrimination based on birth. (iii) Economically, it stood for the abolition of  trade restrictions imposed by the state.