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MT2: Industrialism and Imperialism LT#2: Describe the development and effects of capitalism, utopianism, socialism and communism
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Big Change Prior to Industrialization: The Feudal System! People lives centered on the castles that they lived in. Most people would never travel more than 10 miles from home. People soon began trading natural resources around the world. Industrialization changed the way money was earned/used Prior to Industrialization: The Feudal System! People lives centered on the castles that they lived in. Most people would never travel more than 10 miles from home. People soon began trading natural resources around the world. Industrialization changed the way money was earned/used
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CAPITALISM is created What is it? Capitalism is an economic system (economic systems is the way that money is made and used. 3 basics 1. Private Ownership Businesses Land 2. Profit motive Goal is to make as much money as possible (Profit). 3. Supply and Demand Money is made by selling things based on supply and demand
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CAPITALISM 1. Private Ownership: Capital (Money!!) belongs to individuals who are FREE to do what they wish with it. Land and businesses are privately owned (people owned). Little to no government involvement. For whatever reason. 1. Private Ownership: Capital (Money!!) belongs to individuals who are FREE to do what they wish with it. Land and businesses are privately owned (people owned). Little to no government involvement. For whatever reason.
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CAPITALISM 2. Profit Motive: Products are made because business owners want profits (More back than they put in).
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CAPITALISM 3. Supply and demand Business owners make money by producing items. They only make items in demand-what people want. People pay a price based on the supply/ availability of the item. 3. Supply and demand Business owners make money by producing items. They only make items in demand-what people want. People pay a price based on the supply/ availability of the item. Example: Apple (owner) produces iPhone 6 because people demand it and people will pay a high price because the supply of iPhone 6s’ are low.
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Capitalism Pro’s (+) of capitalism People can or are free to buy any products they want due to competition between businesses. Anyone can make money Products are cheaper if there is a large supply. Con’s (-) of capitalism Uneven distribution of WEALTH Poor people live in SQUALOR: slums, bad sanitation, etc. Working conditions are miserable No one cares about the old, sick and injured because they can’t work. They are not a target market.
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After taking notes on page 1-7 Complete handout Mt2 LT2 Handout #3 on Capitalism before moving to the reactions to Capitalism.
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Review Capitalism Individual Ownership of the means of production Self-interest Competition No government interference Individual Ownership of the means of production Self-interest Competition No government interference
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Reactions to Capitalism: Socialism & Communism
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Responses to “Capitalism” Capitalism was not popular with everyone Some people felt something new was needed to protect the working people Three other economic systems were created: Utopianism Socialism Communism Capitalism was not popular with everyone Some people felt something new was needed to protect the working people Three other economic systems were created: Utopianism Socialism Communism
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Utopianism What is a Utopia? Perfect society based on cooperation instead of competition People live and work together sharing goods and property. Everyone has all there needs met (shelter, food, and security) People tried living in Utopia’s but they all failed It was not easy for everyone to give up what they want so that others can have what they need. What is a Utopia? Perfect society based on cooperation instead of competition People live and work together sharing goods and property. Everyone has all there needs met (shelter, food, and security) People tried living in Utopia’s but they all failed It was not easy for everyone to give up what they want so that others can have what they need.
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Socialism: The Factors of Production are owned by the people, at least in part, and are used to the benefit of all. ~Community and States own property and means of production. Ex. Electricity, transportation, water, gas, food production Principles: Cooperation is better than competition The Factors of Production are owned by the people, at least in part, and are used to the benefit of all. ~Community and States own property and means of production. Ex. Electricity, transportation, water, gas, food production Principles: Cooperation is better than competition ~Creates an equal distribution of wealth according to the people’s needs. “Equality of all People” Everyone gets =money Everyone gets = medical help
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Socialism Believed that Capitalism was the CAUSE of moral and ethical problems. Examples: Child Labor & Low Wages, Inequality among the people. Believed that Capitalism was the CAUSE of moral and ethical problems. Examples: Child Labor & Low Wages, Inequality among the people.
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BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SOCIALISM AND CAPITALISM Capitalism : Businesses are owned by individuals and corporations Capitalism : Fosters a competitive atmosphere in which workers and companies are encouraged to work hard to achieve personal success Capitalism : Ownership of private property is encouraged Capitalism : Produces goods based on the law of supply and demand Socialism : Businesses are owned by the government or state Socialism : Encourages an atmosphere of cooperation in which each is given according to his Deeds. Socialism : Ownership of private property is somewhat allowed. Socialism : Government and the people together command production and prices.
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COMMUNISM What is it? A government were the people own everything Main ideas/beliefs Workers should take control of all the factors of production; usually through revolution. One powerful leader is in charge The government controls EVERYTHING for the good of the people Everyone will become equal
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Communism There was a struggle between owners and workers. Capitalist economy would lead to revolution and workers overthrowing the owners. Result: a society without social classes and economic equality. There was a struggle between owners and workers. Capitalist economy would lead to revolution and workers overthrowing the owners. Result: a society without social classes and economic equality.
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Fundamentals of Communism (You don’t have to copy this down) Government owned banking system Government controlled education Government controlled labor Government ownership of transportation and communication Government ownership of agricultural and factories Total abolition of private property Heavy income tax on everyone Government owned banking system Government controlled education Government controlled labor Government ownership of transportation and communication Government ownership of agricultural and factories Total abolition of private property Heavy income tax on everyone
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BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COMMUNISM AND CAPITALISM Capitalism Capitalism: Resources are owned by a private owner. Capitalism: Competitive atmosphere in which workers and companies are encouraged to work hard to achieve personal success Capitalism : Ownership of private property is encouraged Capitalism : Produces goods based on the law of supply and demand Communism Communism: Government owns all resources Communism : Encourages an atmosphere of cooperation in which no matter how hard a person works, he or she reaps the same benefits as everyone else. Communism : Ownership of private property is largely forbidden. Communism : Government commands production and prices.
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Assignment Go back and look at your learning goal Highlight any information that you think will help you better understand your learning goal Complete the following tree map Go back and look at your learning goal Highlight any information that you think will help you better understand your learning goal Complete the following tree map Different forms of government/economic systems CapitalismUtopianismSocialismCommunism Basic beliefs Pros cons
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