Origins of Socialism 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsSocialismA2/A-levelAQA Created by: powrieannieCreated on: 06-06-16 10:41 At what time is socialism seen to have developed? 19th century 1 of 13 What was it a reaction to? the social and economic conditions generated in Europe by the growth of industrial capitalism 2 of 13 Which class was its ultimate support from? The newly growing class of industrial workers 3 of 13 What did socialism critique? Liberal market economy 4 of 13 What did it offer? An alternative to industrial capitalism 5 of 13 What kind of conditions did traditional socialism seek to change? Low wages, child/female labour, long working hours, the threat of unemployment 6 of 13 What did early socialists think was needed to change these? A radical, revolutionary alternative 7 of 13 What is utopianism? Socialism exercised through experimental communities based on sharing and cooperation 8 of 13 Which thinkers is this kind of socialism often attributed to? Fourier, Owen 9 of 13 What did Marx and Engel's theories suggest? A more complex and systematic regime 10 of 13 What did they predict? The "laws of history" indicate that the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism is inevitable 11 of 13 Why was socialism transformed at the end of the 19th century? There was an improvement in living conditions and a stronger political democracy 12 of 13 How did socialism become more mainstream? Socialist political parties adopted legal and constitutional tactics, moving towards evolutionary socialism and way from revolution 13 of 13
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