Seshu cheera

Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution The French Revolution sparked powerful ideas of freedom and equality, opening up possibilities for dramatic societal change in Europe and Asia. While these ideas circulated, not everyone sought a complete transformation; responses varied from gradual shifts to radical restructuring, leading to different political traditions: conservatives, liberals, and radicals. The nineteenth century saw these political traditions influence change, ultimately culminating in the Russian Revolution, which established socialism as a significant force shaping twentieth-century society. 1. Political Traditions of the Nineteenth Century (The Age of Social Change) In the aftermath of the French Revolution, different groups emerged with distinct visions for society: Liberals Desired a nation that tolerated all religions , unlike European states at the time that often favored one religion (e.g., Britain and the Church of England, Austria and Spain and the ...