The owners of the companies had a lot of money and a lot of power. The workers wanted to change their situation, but this was difficult. They were unhappy with their conditions and got into conflict with the owners of the companies. Industrial workers were often paid low wages and had to work long days. Many habits and traditions come from the church.Īt the end of the 19th century, more and more industries were being established in Sweden, particularly in the major cities of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. The Church of Sweden has had an influence on many things, including on some of the laws in Sweden. Those who did not accept that would sometimes be excluded by their friends and family. In the 19th century, almost all power - in society as well as in the family - was held by men. There were also people who thought the king had too much power. But those who could not afford to emigrate remained in Sweden.Īround the same time, many people felt that the Church of Sweden had too much power and that it was old-fashioned and unjust in sticking to old ideas and values. Between 18, when the first world war began, around one million Swedes emigrated to the United States – that was more than a fifth of the entire Swedish population. This made many people choose to leave Sweden in order to find a better life. There was not enough food for everyone, and people went hungry. Around the middle of the 19th century, Swedish farmers had several bad harvests in a row. In the 19th century, Sweden was a poor peasant society.
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