Social Science History Chapter 2: Socialism in Europe and Russian Revolution (Summary of the topic taught as on 21/04/2021)
Topics Covered:
The Age of Social Change
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify the viewpoints of Liberals, Radicals and Conservatives.
Concept map of view points of Liberals, Radicals and Conservatives
Notes:
THE AGE OF SOCIAL CHANGE
- The French Revolution opened up the possibility of creating a dramatic change in the way in which society was structured.
- Not everyone in Europe, however, wanted a complete transformation.
- Some were 'conservatives', while other were 'liberals' or 'radicals'.
Who were Conservatives?
- They resisted change.
- After the revolution, they started accepting change provided it was slow and had links and respected the past.
Who were Liberals?
- They wanted a nation which tolerated all religions.
- They argued for an elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials.
- They were Democrats.
Who were Radicals?
- They wanted a nation in which government was based on majority of a country's population.
- They disliked concentration of property in hands of a few, not the existence of private property.
Content Analysis:
1. Describe the view points of Liberals, Radicals and Conservatives. (Tb pg no. 26) (03 Marks)
2. Why liberals could not be termed as Democrats. Explain the statement by giving valid examples. (Tb pg no. 26) (03 Marks)
3. Differentiate between viewpoints of Liberals and Radicals. (Tb Pg no. 26) (03 Marks)
Home Work:
Prepare the graphic organizer on the view points of Liberals, Radicals and Conservatives.