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Socialism in Europe and
the Russian Revolution
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Socialism in Europe and
the Russian Revolution
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The Age of Social Change
The French Revolution sparked ideas of freedom and equality, challenging the
traditional societal structure dominated by the aristocracy and church. 
These revolutionary ideas didn't just stay in France; they traveled far and
wide, inspiring folks like Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio over in India.
In Europe, people had different ideas on how to respond to these
calls for change. Some preferred taking it slow and steady, while
others were all about shaking things up big time. This gave rise to
terms we still use today: conservatives, liberals, and radicals
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Socialism in Europe and
the Russian Revolution
Complete Revision
The Age of Social Change
The French Revolution sparked ideas of freedom and equality, challenging the
traditional societal structure dominated by the aristocracy and church. 
These revolutionary ideas didn't just stay in France; they traveled far and
wide, inspiring folks like Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio over in India.
In Europe, people had different ideas on how to respond to these
calls for change. Some preferred taking it slow and steady, while
others were all about shaking things up big time. This gave rise to
terms we still use today: conservatives, liberals, and radicals
The 19th century was a rollercoaster of political traditions,
leading to massive events like the Russian Revolution.
Socialism began to rise as a force that would shape the entire
20th century.
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Socialism in Europe and
the Russian Revolution
Complete Revision
The Age of Social Change
The French Revolution sparked ideas of freedom and equality, challenging the
traditional societal structure dominated by the aristocracy and church. 
These revolutionary ideas didn't just stay in France; they traveled far and
wide, inspiring folks like Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio over in India.
In Europe, people had different ideas on how to respond to these
calls for change. Some preferred taking it slow and steady, while
others were all about shaking things up big time. This gave rise to
terms we still use today: conservatives, liberals, and radicals
The 19th century was a rollercoaster of political traditions,
leading to massive events like the Russian Revolution.
Socialism began to rise as a force that would shape the entire
20th century.
Advocated for religious tolerance,
representative government, and
individual rights, but limited suffrage
to property-owning men, excluding
women.
L i b e r a l s
Sought majority-based governance,
supported women's suffrage, and
opposed concentration of wealth.
R a d i c a l s
C o n s e r v a t i v e s
 Initially resistant to change but
accepted gradual transformation,
emphasizing respect for tradition.
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Socialism in Europe and
the Russian Revolution
Complete Revision
The Age of Social Change
The French Revolution sparked ideas of freedom and equality, challenging the
traditional societal structure dominated by the aristocracy and church. 
These revolutionary ideas didn't just stay in France; they traveled far and
wide, inspiring folks like Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio over in India.
In Europe, people had different ideas on how to respond to these
calls for change. Some preferred taking it slow and steady, while
others were all about shaking things up big time. This gave rise to
terms we still use today: conservatives, liberals, and radicals
The 19th century was a rollercoaster of political traditions,
leading to massive events like the Russian Revolution.
Socialism began to rise as a force that would shape the entire
20th century.
Advocated for religious tolerance,
representative government, and
individual rights, but limited suffrage
to property-owning men, excluding
women.
L i b e r a l s
Sought majority-based governance,
supported women's suffrage, and
opposed concentration of wealth.
R a d i c a l s
C o n s e r v a t i v e s
 Initially resistant to change but
accepted gradual transformation,
emphasizing respect for tradition.
The 19th century wasn't just about political
changes. 
Industrial Society
and Social Change
New cities popped up, railways expanded, but it
wasn't all good news.
Factory labor brought long hours, low wages, and
unemployment, exacerbating housing and
sanitation issues.