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There was also this interesting phenomenon in 1760-1790s: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Paulava

This small republic inside the Union had economic freedom for peasants, parliament and voting right, education and medical care system - way ahead of it's time.

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This is what I imagine what would happen when a modern day progressive is sent back in time and told to try out 21rst century ideas: it lasts until he dies.