History of Sweden

The history of Sweden dates back to 9000 BC.

The Modernization of Sweden: 1866

Main article: Modernization of Sweden

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Sweden's predominantly agricultural economy shifted gradually from village to private farm-based agriculture during the Industrial Revolution, but this change failed to bring economic and social improvements commensurate with the rate of population growth. About 1 million Swedes emigrated to the United States between 1850 and 1890.

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Industrial Revolution - United States - 1850 - 1890

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The 19th century was marked by the emergence of a liberal opposition press, the abolition of guild monopolies in trade and manufacturing in favour of free enterprise, the introduction of taxation and voting reforms, the installation of national military service, and the rise in the electorate of three major party groups – Social Democrat, Liberal, and Conservative.

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19th century - Liberal - Guild - Monopolies - Tax - Social Democrat - Liberal - Conservative

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