Friday, January 13, 2017

Industrial Revolution Essay Questions

1.) In the 19th century, what were some of the main differences between the beliefs of laissez-faire capitalists and communists?

2.) What were some economic, social, and political effects that the Industrial Revolution had on Great Britain? Describe at least one economic, social, and political effect.

3.) What are some likely reasons that many middle-class British believed in the theories of laissez-faire captialism and the free-market system in the 1800's?

4.) Why might the philosophy of communism have appealed to many 19th-century factory workers?

5.) Do you think the concept of complete reliance on a free-market system, using 19th century Britain as a model, worked well? Explain.

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