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Cartoon on Prussian three class franchise system
Filename: 917_05_011888.jpg
Size: 3419 x 4900 (2.1MB)
Date: 1st January 1754
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Cartoon on Prussian three class franchise system
Who weighs more. Cartoon on the Prussian three class franchise system (Dreiklassenwahlrecht) introduced in 1849 for election to the Lower House of the Prussian state parliament. Men over 24 were eligible to vote and were divided into three classes according to their income. The vote of a landowner was worth more than 20 times that of a laborer
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Media ID 9700117
© Universal History Archive
1849 Accuracy Caricature Coat Of Arms Document German Culture Germany Humor Illustration Technique Large Group Of People Moody Sky Only Men Period Costume Politics Prussia Text Weight Scale Western Script
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of political inequality during the Prussian three class franchise system. Dating back to 1849, this cartoon serves as a satirical critique on the voting system that divided men into three classes based on their income. The image showcases a large group of men, each representing different social classes, standing under a moody sky. The artist's clever illustration technique highlights the stark contrast in power and influence between landowners and laborers. With a weight scale prominently placed at the center, it becomes evident that a landowner's vote held significantly more value than that of a laborer - an astonishing difference of over 20 times! The inclusion of German culture is notable through period costumes and Western script text within the caricatured document. This historical artifact not only sheds light on Prussia's past but also provides valuable insights into its politics and societal structure. As we delve into this thought-provoking image, we are reminded of how far democracy has come since those days. It serves as a reminder to cherish our hard-fought rights and continue striving for equality in all aspects of life
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