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Change And Continuity Of Swedland Essay

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Through Sweden’s timeline, beginning from its Viking Age to Modern Sweden, the themes such as Government, Technology and Science innovations, and Social Equality was evident in Swedish history. Beginning with government, the Union of Kalmar rose against the German’s however they became powered hungry and demanded self government. This led to deaths of noblemen and various kings ruling the nation of Sweden. Also, Gustav Vasa “Father of Sweden” created a monarchy where all the rulers came from the same family as well as reorganizing the monetary system and the army; after defeating Christian II, there were debts to pay, Vasa then pulled Sweden to reformation for money. After constant involvement in war, Sweden later realized that war is not sufficient for its nation and remained neutral in World War 1 and II. Furthermore, Sweden then created the Social Democratic Party that focused on the good of the people and equality. Now focusing on Technology and Science innovations, although Sweden came into the Industrial Revolution there were still able to succeed in their endeavors. Railroads allowed the country’s natural resources and goods such as textiles and glass to be exported properly. The upcoming of innovations allowed individuals to obtain proper jobs; however not …show more content…

Reformers began to seek change and to remove class differences as a whole. During the Viking age, women held a dominant role when the husbands were at sea; it was the women job to take care of the home. Women had had freedom and authority to do whatsoever they pleased such as inherit property and divorce. Even during the Viking age equality was important and this importance carried onward into the Sweden’s modern age. Sweden’s welfare system is strongly indebted in equality; thus focusing on creating a society with class, gender or ethnic differences, allowing there nation to develop in a positive

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