Lesson Five: The Origins of Socialism
1. Introduction
The Origins of Socialism
Issue Question:
Is resistance to liberalism justified?
Key Issue:
To what extent are socialism and Marxism responses to classical liberalism?
- Examine the impact on citizens and citizenship of the promotion of ideological principles
- Explore the adherence of individuals and groups to various ideologies
- Examine the relationship between the values of liberalism and origins of liberalism
- Explore the impacts of liberal thought on 19th century scoiety
- Appreciate the growth of liberalism
Duration- 1 block (80 mins + homework)
Various individuals or groups of people reacted to the classical liberalism of the Industrial Revolution in various ways. How people viewed the changes that resulted from industrialization depended on whether they benefited or suffered from these changes. Also, people began with various ideas of what society should be like. However, three major responses to classical liberalism were evident during the Industrial Revolution. In this lesson you will find out where those responses were.
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