Industrial Revolution Key Points

Industrial Revolution A long, slow, uneven process when people shifted from using simple hand tools to complex machines

A New Agricultural Revolution Improved methods of farming The Dutch separated the land from the sea and made fields larger. Jethro Tull and seed drill Crop Rotation and fertilizer Improved livestock breeding methods British Enclosure Movement Enclosing small portions of land to create large fields Many small farmers lost their jobs and moved to cities.

The Population Explosion European population rose from 120 to 190 million in less than a century Reasons for the explosion: Decreasing death rate More food, less disease Better hygiene and sanitation Improved medical care

An Energy Revolution In earlier times, people relied on the strength of their own bodies for work. Water power became the standard during the late 18th and 19th centuries. New sources of energy became available, such as coal. 1712: Thomas Newcomen developed the very first steam engine (would be improved later by James Watt)

Quality of life Average life expectancy 30 yrs 15 in every 100 children died before 1st birthday 1 in 5 mothers died

Why England? Natural resources Large supplies of coal and iron *Increased labor force Pop. increase and enclosure movement *New technology Enlightenment taught progress by technology *Economic conditions Trade accumulated capital Increased pop. = increased demand Political & social conditions Stable pro business government Strong navy Religious groups promoted hard work and thrift

Problems and Benefits of the Industrial Revolution Low Pay, Unemployment, Dismal living conditions *Benefits More new factories created more jobs Wages rose , workers could buy more Cost of Railroad travel fell Wealth was spread around more than ever

A New Economic Mode of Thinking Socialism A New Economic Mode of Thinking

You Have Two Cows…..

Capitalism CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. CAPITALISM -- AMERICAN: You have two cows. You sell one of them, and buy a bull. The cow and bull have a great love life; you sell the movie rights to Hollywood. Then you go into real estate.

Socialism SOCIALISM: You have two cows. The government takes one of them and gives it to your neighbor. BUREAUCRATIC: You have two cows. The government takes them and puts them in a barn with everyone else's cows. They are cared for by ex-chicken farmers. You have to take care of the chickens the government took from the chicken farmers. The government gives you as much milk and eggs as the regulations say you should need. PURE: You have two cows. The government takes them and puts them in a barn with everyone else's cows. You have to take care of all the cows. The government gives you as much milk as you need.

Socialism Emerges Many lassiez faire economists praised individual rights through a system of capital. Many competing theorists believed that the drive to make money through the capitalist system created most of the problems they were facing.

Their Thoughts? These radical thinkers proposed the system of socialism The people as a whole rather than private individuals would own and operate the means of production. Farms, factories, railways and other large businesses that produced and distributed goods.

Socialist Dreamers? Many socialists established their own communities. In these communities, everyone shared all of the work and shared ownership of the property. In these communities, there was no difference between rich and poor

Class Struggles And who will Explain it?

Karl Marx…..If He Cant do it No One Can…

Marx’s Philosophy Karl Marx was a German philosopher Marx formulated his philosophy in reaction to the Utopians, he thought they were too idealistic. He created the theory of Scientific socialism A new way of looking at history scientifically. He began to formulate his theory with another German socialist by the name of Friedrich Engels.

More Cows

Communism COMMUNISM: You have two cows. The government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk. COMMUNISM: You have two cows. The government takes both cows. The government sells the milk in government stores. You can't afford the milk. You wither away. COMMUNISM: You have two cows. The state takes both, and gives you a little milk ... once. COMMUNISM: You have two cows. The government takes both and gives you spoiled milk.

Communism-For Real In 1848 Marx and Engles published The Communist Manifesto, where they established their theory of Communism. A form of socialism that eliminates social classes. All means of production would belong to the community.

The Communist Manifesto Marx believes that economics is the driving force in history. What examples can you think of that proves this theory true? History is really a tale of struggles between the “haves” and the “have-nots” Haves = bourgeoisie (Upper and Middle Class) Have-Nots = proletariat (working class)

The end goal of Communism? In the epic battle of bourgeoisie v. proletariat, the proletariat would win. The proletariat would then build a communist society. Which would, in turn, end all of the world’s problems He believed workers from all countries must “unite!”

Marxism in the Future. Marxism gained popularity throughout the world. Many leaders of reform movements believed that power should be held by workers, not business owners. Marx’s ideas would never be practiced as he had envisioned.

Marxism Flourishes In the 1860’s Germany adopted Marxist beliefs to form a social democracy A gradual transition from capitalism to socialism, instead a violent overthrow of capitalism Russians also adopted Marxist beliefs. This inspired the Russian revolution of 1917 Many other revolutionaries would turn to Marxist ideas as well.

Marxism Loses Appeal As time passes, many Marxist governments fail, thus showing flaws in Marx’s arguments. He predicted that workers would unite across borders. However, nationalism would win over the working class’ hearts. Even through the end of the 20th century, few communist governments remain, but many nations still embrace free-market capitalism.