4.3 1848

The Netherlands in 1848
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The Netherlands in 1848

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Schedule a test
5 april

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The kingdom of the Netherlands
* King William I
* Parliament -> Upper House and Lower House (1ste en 2e)
* Not democratic
* King and the rich choose the members

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Liberals
* Change
* Liberalism
* French revolution -> Freedom
* Rich citizens-> vote

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Assignment
1. Are there still liberals nowedays?
2. Which statements belong to the Liberals?
3. Are there  parties that are still liberals nowedays? If yes, which one?

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After William I
* William I died in 1840
* William II
* Undemocratic
* Dissatisfied citizens -> more say

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Europe
* Revolutions in Europe
* Riots in the Netherlands
* William II afraid to lose power

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Solution
* New constitution
* Johan Thorbecke
* King less power

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Constitution
- Ministers and parliament govern the country
- Parliament chose the ministers
- Parliament could dismiss ministers

= Parliamentary democracy
The elected parliament is the highest authority

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Real democracy?
* Right to vote
- Men
- Rich

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Assignment
1. Make a pratice test with about 10 questions
- Open questions
- Multiple choice
2. Write the correct answer under the question

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