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What were the effort made to support the ideas of socialism in Europe by the 1870s |
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Answer» tion:WORKERS in England and Germany began forming associations to fight for better living and workingconditions. They set up funds to help members in times of distress and demanded a reduction ofworking hours and the right to vote.ii) In Germany, these associations worked closely with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and helpedit win PARLIAMENTARY seats.iii) By 1905, socialists and trade UNIONISTS formed a Labour Party in Britain and a Socialist Party inFrance. However, till 1914, socialists NEVER succeeded in forming a government in Europe.iv) REPRESENTED by strong figures in parliamentary politics, their ideas did shape legislation, butgovernments continued to be run by conservatives, liberals and radicals. |
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