Question

why was why was the concept of democracy and unpopular one in the 19th Century? What happened in the 19th Century to change people's attitudes towards democracy?

Answer 1

The concept of democracy was unpopular at the beginning of the 19th century because at that time, large parts of the world was still ruled by autocratic monarchies. However, over the course of the 19th century, there was an upsurge of liberal thinking in Europe. Liberalism sought to promote freedom and equality in society. The growth of liberalism in Europe made democracy increasingly popular in the 19th century.