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Socialist Objective
- A core objective of socialism was to dissolve national identities and unite workers.
- Socialists believed class relations mattered more than national differences.
Second International's Formation
- The Second International, formed in 1889, aimed to unite socialist parties worldwide.
- It excluded anarchists but welcomed diverse socialist traditions.
SPD's Influence
- The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) was the largest and most influential member of the Second International.
- Its success in German politics became a model for other socialist parties.