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What distinguishes a reform movement from revolutionary movements?
What distinguishes a reform movement from revolutionary movements?
- They rely on personal transformation
- They reject old ideals
- The ideas are often grounded in liberalism (correct)
- They rely on small collectives
Which type of social movement aims to bring a social or political system closer to the community's ideal?
Which type of social movement aims to bring a social or political system closer to the community's ideal?
- Revolutionary movement
- Conservative movement
- Reform movement (correct)
- Reactionary movement
What is the main goal of reactionary movements?
What is the main goal of reactionary movements?
- To bring a social or political system closer to the community's ideal
- To put things back the way they were before any successes the new reform movement(s) enjoyed (correct)
- To rely on personal transformation
- To reject old ideals
What event broke the conservative rule in the United Kingdom in the late 1820s?
What event broke the conservative rule in the United Kingdom in the late 1820s?
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Which type of movement attempts to prevent the successes of reform movements?
Which type of movement attempts to prevent the successes of reform movements?
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Types of Social Movements
- A reform movement is distinct from revolutionary movements in that it seeks to reform or improve the existing system, rather than overthrow it.
- Reform movements aim to bring a social or political system closer to the community's ideal, through gradual and peaceful means.
Reactionary Movements
- The primary goal of reactionary movements is to resist or reverse the changes brought about by reform movements.
- Reactionary movements attempt to prevent the successes of reform movements, and often seek to restore a previous state or system.
Historical Context
- The event that broke the conservative rule in the United Kingdom in the late 1820s was the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829.
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