Swedish Civil War

The Swedish Civil War (1917–1920) was a conflict that arose in Sweden during and after World War I, primarily involving the socialist and labor movements against the conservative government. The war was marked by rising tensions between different social classes and political ideologies, leading to strikes, demonstrations, and violent confrontations. The conflict culminated in confrontations like the February Crisis in 1917, which pushed Sweden toward more democratic reforms. Ultimately, the war resulted in significant political changes, fostering a shift toward a more inclusive parliamentary democracy and setting the stage for Sweden's welfare state development in the following decades.