1834
Emancipation in the British Empire
Eight hundred thousand enslaved people across the British Caribbean were formally freed - though forced into a cruel 'apprenticeship' that looked suspiciously…
Zollverein Begins
Eighteen German states abolished tariffs between themselves and agreed on a common external tariff.
Poor Law Amendment
The Whig parliament overhauled English poor relief, abolishing outdoor assistance and funneling the destitute into workhouses designed to be worse…
Tolpuddle Martyrs
Six Dorset farm laborers who had sworn a mutual oath to form a union were convicted of administering an illegal oath and sentenced to seven years'…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1834?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1834. The most significant is Emancipation in the British Empire.
What era was 1834 part of?
1834 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1834?
The events from 1834 span North America and Europe.