Aim: What philosophies come
from the Industrial Revolution?
Do now: How involved should the government
be in your life?
Should everyone in society be economically
equal? Given a job?
• How can we fix the negative effects of the
Industrial Revolution?
Do now: Capitalism
Document 1
Do now: Capitalism
Document 1
Capitalism
Capitalism – An economic system in which money is
invested in business with the goal of making profit.
Laissez faire – “Hands off” economics. No
government involvement..(Free Market Economy)
Adam Smith 
DBQ: Communism
Document 2
DBQ: Communism
Document 2
DBQ: Communism
Communism – Complete socialism. Factors of
productions are owned by the government.
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Smith V.S. Marx Conversation
Smith V.S. Marx
Directions: Read the conversation between Karl Marx and Adam Smith
and complete the chart on your worksheet
List 2 ideas Adam Smith believed in: List 2 ideas Karl Marx believed in:
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Philosophies of The Industrial Revolution
Assessment
Philosophies of The Industrial Revolution
Assessment
Philosophies of The Industrial Revolution
Assessment
1. According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the
1. granting of more political liberties to all people
2. struggle between classes in society
3. wars and conflicts between national leaders
4. increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
2. According to the theories of Karl Marx, history can be viewed as a
1.succession of famines that result in the destruction of civilizations
2.repeating cycle of imperialism and colonialism
3.listing of the accomplishments of the ruling classes
4.continuous struggle between economic classes
Assessment
Directions: Complete both situation 1 and 2. Answer in complete
sentences
Situation#1
You are a worker during the industrial revolution;
-Which economic philosophy would you support?
-Explain why you would choose that philosophy.
Situation#2
You are a business owner during the industrial
revolution;
-Which economic philosophy would you support?
-Explain why you would choose that philosophy.
This will be collected!
Thematic Essay
Theme: Economic Change
Since the 19th century, industrialization has had
positive and negative effects on the lives of
workers.
Task:
 Define the term “ Industrialization”.
 Discuss at least three specific examples
of the ways in which industrialization
changed the lives of workers in England
positive as well as negatively.
Philosophies of The Industrial Revolution
Group Assignment
Directions:
- Complete the chart below.
- Use pages 647-649 and your notes to complete the
assignment.
Capitalism
Communism
Key figure:
Key figures:
Key ideas:
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Key ideas:
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