Lecture : Socialism And The Russian Revolution
Document Summary
Following the revolution, discussions about individual rights and social power began to take place in many parts of the world, including europe and asia. Colonial development reshaped ideas about societal change, but not everyone favored a complete transformation of society. The socialist movement gained momentum and became one of the most significant and powerful ideas to shape society in the twentieth century, largely due to the revolution in russia. Liberals desired a nation that would tolerate all religions. They opposed the unchecked power of dynastic rulers and advocated for a representative, elected parliamentary government that would be subject to laws interpreted by an independent, well-trained judiciary. Their aim was a government that reflected the majority of a country"s population. After the 19th century, conservatives accepted changes, but they also believed that the past deserved respect and that change should be introduced gradually. After the revolution, they started accepting change provided it was slow and had links in the past.
