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Expansion of Democracy — Syllabus
Telangana Board · Class 9 · Social Studies
What Expansion of Democracy covers in Telangana Board Class 9 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Telangana Board Class 9 Social Studies · 2026-27
Topics in Expansion of Democracy
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Libya - From Monarchy to Revolution
- Libya gained independence from Italy in 1951 under King Idris I
- Discovery of oil in 1959 brought wealth but was controlled by few powerful families
- 1969: Muammar Gaddafi and Free Officers Movement overthrew monarchy
2
Myanmar - Democracy Lost and Struggle for Recovery
- Burma (Myanmar) gained independence from Britain in 1947, 5 months after India
- Initially established parliamentary democracy with elections in 1951, 1956, 1960
- Aung San, independence leader, assassinated in 1947; his daughter Aung San Suu Kyi later led democracy movement
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Features of Democracy vs Dictatorship
- Democratic features: free and fair elections, multiple political parties, elected representatives forming government
- Democratic rights: freedom of expression, freedom to organize, freedom to protest
- Dictatorial features: military control, single party rule, no opposition allowed
4
Global March of Democracy
- Modern democracy began in 17th century England, gradually spread worldwide
- 18th-19th centuries: Democratic revolutions in Europe and America against feudalism and monarchy
- 20th century: Democracy became slogan of anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa
Key Concepts
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