Hunger Quote by David Olusoga
“1819 was a year of hunger, mass unemployment, political repression and murderous, state-sanctioned violence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Black and British: A Forgotten History, 2017
The year 1819 was marked by widespread scarcity, joblessness, authoritarian rule, and violent repression by the state.
In simple terms: 1819 saw hunger, unemployment, repression, and state violence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how economic and political crises fuel social unrest.
Themes
history
politics
socialjustice
economics
humanrights
Mood
somber
reflective
urgent
Type
historical
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- labor movements
- political activism
- humanitarian aid
- policy reform
Key Concepts
class struggle
state oppression
repression
economic hardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do economic hardship and political repression interact?
- What lessons can modern societies learn from 1819?
A Different Perspective
Such crises also arise from complex global factors, not just local policies.
![“[It was] the poverty caused by the bad influence of the English bankers on the Parliament which has caused in the colonies hatred of the English and . . . the Revolutionary War.” quote by Benjamin Franklin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/186/benjamin-franklin-65_bankers_it-was-the-poverty-caused-by-the-bad-inf_699536.jpg)
