1830

1830 was a year in the 19th century marked by significant political events, social changes, and advances in transportation and religion that influenced developments in Europe, North America, and beyond.

In France, the July Revolution of 1830, occurring from July 27 to 29, led to the overthrow of the Bourbon Restoration and the ascent of Louis-Philippe, establishing the July Monarchy and a new constitutional framework in the country.

The Belgian Revolution began in 1830, with public protests and uprisings that culminated in Belgium declaring independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. The conflict led to international recognition in the following years, shaping the political map of Western Europe.

In the United States, the Indian Removal Act was signed into law on May 28, 1830, authorizing the relocation of many Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River, a policy that had lasting and controversial consequences for Indigenous peoples.

In transportation and industry, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway opened on September 15, 1830, using steam locomotives to haul passengers between two major cities, a milestone in railway history and the broader Industrial Revolution.

Religious and cultural developments included the publication of the Book of Mormon in 1830 by Joseph Smith in Palmyra, New York, which founded the Latter Day Saint movement and influenced American religious history.

Demographically, the 1830 United States census counted about 12.9 million people, reflecting ongoing expansion and population shifts in the early 19th century.