The Age of Liberty (1719–1772) in Sweden, following the Great Northern War, marked a period of political reforms that reduced royal power and increased parliamentary influence, significantly affecting Finland, which was part of the Swedish realm.
With Sweden’s defeat in the https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e2/54/4f/e2544fe83dce67c673d469f979234f2b.jpgand the Treaty of Nystad in 1721, royal authority weakened, leading to a constitutional shift where the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) gained substantial power. Finland, as a Swedish territory, experienced these changes as local governance became more decentralized. The two major political factions, the "Hats" and the "Caps," dominated the Riksdag, and their policies directly influenced Finland.
The "Hats" favored a more aggressive foreign policy, which led to renewed wars with Russia, while the "Caps" advocated for peace and better relations with Russia, gaining support from many Finns tired of war. Economically, Finland saw some recovery from the devastation of the Great Northern War, but political instability persisted due to the factional struggles in Sweden.
Although royal power was diminished, the Age of Liberty allowed greater local governance and economic rebuilding in Finland, setting the stage for later reforms and shifts in Finnish society under Swedish rule.