B. Utopian Socialism (19th century) Readings: Heilbroner, The Utopian Socialists

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B. Utopian Socialism (19th century) Readings: Heilbroner, The Utopian Socialists, p. 124-127; Hunt, Socialist Protest Amid the Industrial Revolution, p. 65-69, 70-74, 78-79, 80-83 2. Describe some of the major ways the Industrial Revolution changed the lives of most working people. 3. According to Hunt, socialists agree that: (check off all that are correct) the key problem with capitalism is the private ownership of capital goods (the means of production) capitalism is irrational, wasteful, and causes extreme inequality a the goal of socialism means ending any system of government (the state the goal of socialism means getting rid of markets (buying and selling of products and resources) people the goal of socialism means social ownership of the means of production 4. Which of the following ways to move from capitalism to socialism were suggested by some of the utopian socialists? (check off all that are correct) ng education and reasoning with people _providi gradual reforms by the government by the workers continued on other side of page

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The quality of life of the workers were not good during the revolution.The quality of life of skilled weavers deteriorated.Moreover working class people had less time for recreation.Workers were fined for attending any traditional festivals.

Due to industrialisation growth of urbanisation took place. Due to urbanisation there were huge crowd of people and also lack of sanitation,poor diet contributed to the poor health of the people.The living areas of the working people were not planned properly which lead to the spread of various diseases.All these had a negative effect on life expectency.Child labour increased a lot during the industrial revolution.

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