Luddite Uprisings and Socialism

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Luddite uprisings, socialism, and societal changes in the context of industrialization.

Luddite Uprisings

Skilled violent protests in England (1811-1813) against industrial machines threatening livelihoods.

Economic Hardship

The financial struggle faced by workers that fueled the Luddite uprisings.

Karl Marx

Influential proponent of socialism who predicted working class revolutions.

Socialism

A political and economic theory advocating for collective or governmental ownership of production.

Industrial Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private ownership and the investment of capital in industry.

Labor Party

A British working class political party established in the 1890s advocating for peaceful transition to socialism.

Marxism

A theoretical framework by Karl Marx that does not believe workers can improve their lives within capitalism.

Revolutionary Upheaval

A drastic change in political or social order, expected by Marx as a result of capitalism's instability.

Classless Society

A society in which there are no divisions based on social class, aimed for by socialist ideologies.

Infant Mortality Rates

The frequency of deaths of infants under one year, which fell due to middle class development.

Voting Rights

Legal rights ensuring that groups of people have the ability to participate in elections.

Child Labor

The practice of employing children in industries, which was abolished as society progressed.

Middle Class

A social class positioned between the upper and working classes, associated with economic prosperity.

Education Expansion

Increasing access to education leading to greater job opportunities.

Women’s Opportunities

The rise in chances for women to participate in the workforce and society overall.

Traditional Protections

Long-standing safeguards that were lost, contributing to worker unrest during the Luddite uprisings.