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Describe the views of liberals about the transformation of society in the 18th century.

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Liberals wanted a nation which tolerated all religions.They also opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers.They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments. They argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials.

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