Introduction: The Belgian revolution began with a revolt in Brussels August 25, 1830 and subsequently made that Belgium became independent in 1831. Following the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte Belgium was given to the Dutch for several reasons but the unification not passed property. Everyone took advantage of the economic and social policy, but the king wanted to impose the Dutch language. Primary education was made free and compulsory. But Catholic education had been withdrawn. Only the rich economic advantage while unemployment increased and the situation of the peasants and workers do not improve it progress. Belgian disadvantaged and the Dutch was also better represented in Parliament or critical functions and paying less tax than the Belgians. The Dutch headed and commanded almost …show more content…
The following month, a national convention was assembled and February 7, 1831 the Belgian constitution was published. Consequently in 1931 the Belgian independence was recognized by the Treaty of London. This is December 20, and the European powers recognized the independence of Belgium in relation to the kingdom of the Netherlands. The situation: After Napoleon had lost at Waterloo, the major powers of Europe had decided to share his empire. Belgium had been given to the Dutch, but the northern provinces had become Protestant, while those in the south had remained Catholic. Reunification was difficult. that's why: At first glance, the two countries have an additional area, and the southern provinces were into agriculture, industry and northern maritime commerce and their livestock. William first led an economic and social policy that benefits to all. But the king wanted to impose Dutch in all