Political Ideologies in Europe

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What did liberals advocate for in terms of government structure?

Representative, elected parliamentary government subject to laws interpreted by an independent judiciary.

What was a key difference between liberals and radicals regarding voting rights?

Liberals believed mainly men of property should have the vote, while radicals wanted the right to vote for the majority of a country's population.

What did radicals oppose in terms of property ownership?

Radicals opposed the concentration of property in the hands of a few, such as great landowners and wealthy factory owners.

How did conservatives evolve in their views after the French Revolution?

Conservatives, who were generally opposed to change in the eighteenth century, accepted the inevitability of some change by the nineteenth century. Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did radicals advocate for?

A government based on the majority of a country's population. Signup and view all the answers

What voting rights did liberals and radicals differ on?

Liberals mainly wanted men of property to have the vote, while radicals supported the right to vote for the majority of the population, including women. Signup and view all the answers