What was the main demand of Otto's subjects that led to an insurrection?
Better economic conditions
His deposition
Food
A constitution
Answer
The main demand of Otto's subjects that led to an insurrection was a constitution. The people of Greece were tired of living under autocratic rule and wanted more say in how their country was governed. They also wanted to protect their rights and freedoms from the arbitrary power of the king. In 1843, the people of Greece rose up in rebellion and forced Otto to grant them a constitution.
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