Describe the cause of the Silesian weavers’ uprising. What were its results ?
(1) Cause of the Silesian weavers’ uprising : The cause of the uprising was the exploitation of the weavers by the contractors. They had reduced the payments to the weavers for the goods they ordered. There was already widespread unemployment and they were living a life of extreme misery. (2) Results : A contractor when attacked, tried to get shelter in neighbouring village but failed. He sought the help of army. In the exchange between the army and the weavers, eleven weavers were killed. (3) Importance : The weavers’ uprising depict the condition of people in the villages. There was extreme poverty and unemployment. People were exploited by rich people. Army also helped them to crush such uprisings or opposition. Thus, the government did not care for the welfare of the poor.
