10 Questions
What did liberals want for the nation in terms of religion?
Tolerate all religions
What type of government did liberals argue for?
Representative, elected parliamentary government
What did liberals not believe in when it came to voting rights?
Universal adult franchise
What did radicals want in terms of government representation?
Government based on the majority of a country’s population
What were conservatives opposed to?
Radicals and liberals
Which group wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments?
Liberals
Which group supported the idea of government based on the majority of a country’s population?
Radicals
Which group opposed the privileges of great landowners and wealthy factory owners?
Radicals
Which group was opposed to both radicals and liberals after the French Revolution?
Conservatives
Which group did not believe in universal adult franchise and the right of every citizen to vote?
Liberals
Study Notes
Liberals and Their Beliefs
- Wanted to separate religion from the state, and prevent the dominance of one religion over others
- Argued for a constitutional government that placed limits on the power of rulers and protected individual rights
Radicals and Their Beliefs
- Wanted a more representative government, where the elected representatives would be accountable to the people
Voting Rights and Limitations
- Liberals did not believe in universal adult franchise, and did not think that all citizens should have the right to vote
Conservatives and Their Beliefs
- Opposed to the idea of democracy and the concept of equal rights for all citizens
- Wanted to maintain the privileges of great landowners and wealthy factory owners
Safeguarding Individual Rights
- Liberals wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments
Government by Majority
- Radicals supported the idea of government based on the majority of a country's population
Opposing Radical and Liberal Ideas
- Conservatives were opposed to both radicals and liberals after the French Revolution, as they feared the loss of power and privilege
Limitations on Voting Rights
- Conservatives did not believe in universal adult franchise and the right of every citizen to vote
Test your knowledge on the ideological movements of liberals, radicals, and conservatives and their impact on society. Learn about their beliefs and actions to change the societal norms and political systems.
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