25 Questions
What was the impact of the French Revolution on society in Europe?
It opened up the possibility of creating a dramatic change in society's structure.
Who controlled economic and social power before the eighteenth century in Europe?
The aristocracy and church
What were the varied responses to societal change in Europe after the French Revolution?
'Conservatives', 'liberals', and 'radicals'
Who talked about the significance of the French Revolution in India?
Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio
What did the French Revolution signify for many people around the world?
New ideas about individual rights and who controlled social power
Who reshaped ideas of societal change as a result of developments in the colonies?
Developments in the colonies reshaped these ideas of societal change.
What did liberals want for the nation in terms of religion?
Tolerance for all religions
What was the voting stance of liberals during this time?
Men of property mainly should have the vote
What did radicals want for the nation in relation to government?
Government based on the majority of a country’s population
What type of government did liberals argue for?
Representative, elected parliamentary government
What was the view of conservatives regarding change in the nineteenth century?
Some change was inevitable but had to be brought about through a slow process
Which group opposed the privileges of great landowners and wealthy factory owners?
Radicals
What was the stance of conservatives after the French Revolution?
They opened their minds to the need for change
What is one of the main points emphasized about these political traditions in the text?
The terms have different meanings in different contexts and times
What was the view of Liberals regarding individual rights against governments?
They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments
Which group wanted a nation with a government based on the majority of the country's population?
The liberals
What was the voting stance of liberals during this time?
Voting rights for men of property mainly
How did conservatives view change in the nineteenth century?
They believed the past had to be respected and change had to be brought about slowly
Who opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers and wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments?
The liberals
What was the view of radicals regarding the concentration of property in the hands of a few?
They disliked concentration of property in the hands of a few
What was the impact of the French Revolution on the societal structure in Europe?
It resulted in a radical restructuring of society
Who in India discussed the significance of the French Revolution?
Both Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio
What were the varied responses to societal change in Europe after the French Revolution?
Conservatives, liberals, and radicals with differing views on societal change
Who controlled economic and social power before the eighteenth century in Europe?
The aristocracy and church
What were the main stances of the conservatives after the French Revolution?
Advocating for a gradual shift in societal power
Test your understanding of the concepts related to socialism, social change, and the Russian Revolution from Chapter 2 of the history book. Explore the ideas of freedom and equality that emerged after the French Revolution and their impact on European society.
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