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...