Question

Why do you think social protest movements gained momentum?

Answer 1

• Industrialisation gave birth to influencial industrial capitalists. 
• Now, power and influence was in the hands of industrial capitalists and large landowners. 
• The working class movements were becoming more organised. 
• Workers realised their power when they were united. 
• They understood that if they came together, they could bring stands till the economy.
• They were inspired by the ideas of French Revolution and Socialism. 
• Similarly women demanded equal status and role in society, economy, polity and culture.