Topic 5.8 · c. 1750–1900

Reactions to the Industrial Economy from 1750 to 1900

Workers and reformers responded to harsh industrial conditions with unions, new political ideas, and demands for change.

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Workers and reformers responded to harsh industrial conditions with unions, new political ideas, and demands for change.

Example 1labor unions

Labor unions organized workers to demand better pay and conditions.

Example 2socialism

Socialism challenged inequalities produced by private ownership of industry.

Example 3Marx

Marx argued that class conflict shaped industrial capitalist society.

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Question 01

Which example fits this clue? This example organized workers to demand better pay and conditions.

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Question 02

Which example fits this clue? This example challenged inequalities produced by private ownership of industry.

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Question 03

Which example fits this clue? This example argued that class conflict shaped industrial capitalist society.

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How did people respond to industrial inequality?

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Explain how the examples support your claim.

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Workers and reformers responded to harsh industrial conditions with unions, new political ideas, and demands for change. Labor unions organized workers to demand better pay and conditions. Socialism challenged inequalities produced by private ownership of industry.

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labor unions

Labor unions organized workers to demand better pay and conditions.

socialism

Socialism challenged inequalities produced by private ownership of industry.

Marx

Marx argued that class conflict shaped industrial capitalist society.

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