In early 1848:
Works Progress Administration was invented
revolution
National Recovery Agency was formed
Paris Commune ended
The correct answer and explanation is :
The correct answer is “Revolution.”
In early 1848, Europe was in the midst of a series of revolutions, often referred to as the “Revolutions of 1848” or the “Springtime of Nations.” These revolutions were largely sparked by widespread dissatisfaction with the political and social systems in many European countries. There were demands for more democratic reforms, national independence, better working conditions, and the removal of monarchies and authoritarian rulers.
These revolutions were particularly significant in France, where on February 24, 1848, the February Revolution led to the overthrow of King Louis-Philippe and the establishment of the Second French Republic. This event triggered a ripple effect across Europe. In countries such as Austria, Hungary, Prussia, and Italy, revolutionary movements erupted as well, with people seeking to challenge conservative regimes, demanding rights, national independence, and democratic governance.
In France, the revolution culminated in the establishment of the Second Republic and the formation of the National Assembly, which later took steps toward universal male suffrage and other reforms. However, the revolutionary fervor also led to the brief establishment of the Paris Commune in 1871, which came later than 1848.
To clarify the incorrect choices in the question:
- The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was created much later, in 1935, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs to provide jobs during the Great Depression.
- The National Recovery Agency (NRA), a New Deal program, was created in 1933 as part of Roosevelt’s plan to combat the Great Depression.
- The Paris Commune took place in 1871, not in 1848, and it was an insurrection of the working class in Paris against the French government during the Franco-Prussian War.
Thus, the correct historical event for early 1848 is the revolutionary wave that spread throughout Europe.