Karl Marx and the Communist Manifesto (Blog #22)

Along with the Industrial Revolution came problems faced both socially and economically. With Laissez-Faire capitalism being the most prevalent economic model, a change slowly occured in response to the problems that arose due to industrialization. Utilitarianism, which is a backlash to the problems and states that when the government must get involved, then they should get involved for the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people. Socialism, is the next rung on the ladder which increased government control over industries. To finally, communism which is full control by the government in all economic matters.


Your Assignment:

1.) Who is/was Karl Marx
2.) What was the Communist Manifesto
3.) Briefly explain the difference between capitalism, utilitarianism, socialism, and communism


Due: Sunday 1/29/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Reforming the Industrial World (Blog #21)

The Industrial Revolution led to economic, social, and political reforms. Many modern social welfare programs developed during this period of reform.


Your Assignment:

1.) Describe the difference between Capitalism and Socialism.
2.) Look at the chart on page 737. Consider the following people from the 19th-century Britain: factory worker, shop owner, factory owner, unemployed artisan. Which of them would be most likely to prefer capitalism and which would prefer socialism? Why?
3.) Which system of economic ideas seems most widespread today? Support your opinion.


Due: Sunday 1/22/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Pick a Current Event Topic (Blog #20)

Pick a current event and relate it to world history. Also, state your opinion/thoughts on the current event. Your topic could be tied to anything that is happening in the world today and relate it back to what took place in history. Then look around at your classmates blogs and comment/reply to their post. Agree/disagree, let them know your opinion/thoughts on their topic. Make sure you pick out 2 of your classmates and respond to their post. (You will get 1 point for your post, and 1 each for your responses to your classmates.) Good luck!


Due: By Sunday 1/15/12 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Industrialization Spreads (Blog #19)

The industrialization in Great Britain spread to other parts of the world. This Industrial Revolution set the stage for the growth of modern cities and a global economy.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain what the consequences have been by the uneven spreading of industrialization to certain parts of the world.
2.) Name two countries that are "industrialized" and two that are not.
3.) What are some characteristics of those countries that are industrialized and those that are not.


Due: Sunday 1/8/12/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.