History 2950 Lecture 8: Lecture 8 European Ideas Colonialism in the Mid-19th century
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European ideas & colonialism in the mid-19th century. Emergent ideas: liberalism, nationalism, socialism & marxism. New & expanded colonies in the mid - 19th century: the french in algeria, india: rebellion & transition. How do they influence the ways in which. Valued individual liberty as the most important thing, and saw the government"s. Smith"s theory on the free market; emphasis on this is very central in 19th century. Opposed to government involvement in the economy and also absolute monarchies. Outgrowth of 18th century enlightenment-based political theory which did not provide a voice for people in government. Big supporters of adam role as facilitating maximum freedom for individuals. John stuart mill was a political theorist who wrote extensively in the 19th century on liberalism he believed that the government had a role to play in protecting society and that was the freedom of speech. Church of england however freedom of religion was respected.
