Question

Who were radicals and who were liberals

Answer 1

Liberals: Liberals wanted a change in the society. They wanted toleration towards all religions. They opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers. They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals. They favoured a representative, elected parliamentary government. Such a government should be subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained and independent judiciary. However, some of the liberal ideas were not democratic. They did not believe in universal adult franchise and wanted the voting rights only for men with property.

Radicals: Radicals also wanted a change in the society. The radicals were in favour of women’s suffragate movement. They opposed the privileges of wealthy landowners and factory owners. They were not against private property but opposed the concentration of property in a few hands.

Answer 2

Liberals:

• Wanted a nation which can tolerate all religions.
• Wanted an elected parliament form of government.
• Believed that this system has to consolidated by a trainee judiciary and officials.
• Did not believe in Universal Adult Franchise and wanted only men of property to have the right to vote.
• Also did not want the women to have the right to vote.

Radicals:

• Wanted a system of government run by the majority of the country's population.
• Opposed the privileges based on birth.
• Disliked the concentration of property in the hands of few.