World History 2 Unit 6: Northern Transatlantic Economy and Society, 1815-1914 Date Due Assignments (Nov.) F19 Read pp. 580-582 and Document 19.6. Complete 6.1. Daily Quiz 6.1 over reading. T30 Read pp. 584-587. Complete 6.2. Daily Quiz 6.2 over reading. W1 Read pp. 587-591. Complete 6.3. Daily Quiz 6.3 over reading. F3 Inner-Outer Circle Seminar: Socialism and Capitalism (see Calendar p. 2). Unit 6 Test over readings, notes, and media. T7 Student s Friend 19.6: Luddism Documents P. 36 19.7: Utopian Socialism by Robert Owen Video Excerpt: Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism 19.8: Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels Geography Activities W8 F10 Mental Map Quiz (partial outline, 30 items) The Persecuted Church in the 20 th Century (map) Please type each assignment on a separate sheet of paper. Include full name, class period, and assignment number. Use quotation marks if quoting the text, but strive to explain concepts in your own words. Save returned assignments, as these comprise your study guide for this unit. 6.1 WOMEN OF THE MIDDLE CLASS 1. In a brief paragraph, explain the cult of domesticity and its economic dimension. POLITICAL FEMINISM 2. In your opinion, were the demands of 19 th -Century feminists reasonable? Offer two examples to support your position. Document 19.6 3. Summarize the worldview of the Luddites in a sentence or two. Then speculate: Does improving technology create or destroy jobs? Could a Christian be a true Luddite? Support your opinion with concrete reasons. 6.2 EUROPEAN LABOR, SOCIALISM, AND POLITICS TO WORLD WAR I 1. Use a bullet-point outline to briefly describe how industrial expansion led to the increased influence of trade unions and political parties in late-19 th -century Europe. 2. Summarize the arguments of Marxism using a flow chart. 3. Compare and contrast Marxist socialism with Bernstein s revisionism using a Venn diagram. 1
6.3 RUSSIA: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE BIRTH OF BOLSHEVISM 1. In what ways were Lenin s ideas Marxist? How were his ideas (especially his timetable for revolution) different from those of other socialists at the time? Respond in a two-column table comparing Lenin s ideas with others. 2. Review the timeline on p. 590. What is the general impression you gain of Russia during the years 1895-1914 as you read the accounts of the Bolsheviks and various revolutionary movements? Express your impression in a thesis statement (a concise sentence that says directly what you think, without using language such as I think ). 3. Do you think the Tsars were wise in attempting to modernize Russia, or would they have been better off leaving it as it was? Support your response in a brief paragraph. 6.4 INNER-OUTER CIRCLE SEMINAR Compose three good discussion questions and include brief responses to each on one typed form. The topic is the socialist paradigm versus the capitalist paradigm. Choose your focus: o Is either a consistently biblical worldview? o Could Marxism work if the right leaders tried it? o Should a Christian defend capitalism? Vocabulary o paradigm o capitalism o utopianism o socialism o irrational religion, traditional marriage, private property o communism o proletariat o bourgeoisie o Marxism o Revisionism o Leninism o unionization o suffrage o progressive o standard of living 2
World History 2 Video Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism, Part I Before viewing this segment, consider the following: "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will call." With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles'teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:36-47 (NIV) After viewing this segment, discuss and be prepared to respond to the following: 1. What were working conditions in the early 19 th century like? 2. How was life different if you were a worker versus a factory owner like Robert Owen? 3. Why do you think Owen came to America to create his utopian community? 4. What did Owen believe caused society s problems and why? 5. Why do you think New Harmony failed? 6. What institutions did Owen create that continue to influence how we think about work and the workplace? 7. What are some similarities and some differences between the church in Acts 2 and the New Harmony community? Could the early church be called socialist? Why or why not? 3
World History 2 Video Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism, Part II Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels 1. What did Marx and Engels believe was the problem with the capitalist system? 2. How did they think those problems could be alleviated? 3. Why did they believe revolution was inevitable? 4. Why do you think Marxism was attractive to labor movements across Europe? 5. What does the phrase, from each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs mean? 6. How did the relationship between Marx and Engels and their respective backgrounds make the creation of the Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital possible? 7. How do you think history might have been different if they had not met? 4
World History 2 Video Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism, Part III Lenin and the Russian Revolution 1. How did the ideas of Marx and Engels influence Lenin? 2. Why do you think revolution took hold in Russia first instead of a more industrialized nation as Marx expected? 3. Do you think Lenin faithfully enacted Marx s philosophy or was it something different? 4. What was the importance of World War I in the timing of the Russian revolution? 5. How did the history of events in Europe during the 19th century lead up to Lenin s actions? 6. Were the negative consequences of Lenin s policies due to the ideas of socialism or the way that Lenin enacted them? Samuel Gompers and American Labor Movements 7. What are the differences between unions, a labor movement and a socialist political party? 8. Why do you think the American Federation of Labor was popular? 9. Why do you think socialism in America was more popular in rural areas among farmers than among union workers in big cities? 10. The peak of the Socialist Party s popularity was prior to World War I and fell off following the war. Do you think the Socialists anti-war stance hurt their popularity? Why? 5
From Rules and Regulations for the Inhabitants of New Lanark (1800) "Parents shall be answerable for the conduct of their children, and householders for their lodgers". "None of the inhabitants of same village shall injure any of the fences about it, or upon the farm, whether stone, dyke, railings, or hedges; nor any of the houses, ground, or plantings, nor any of the company's property, of whatever nature it may be; but, on the contrary, when they see children or others committing such damage, they shall immediately cause them to desist from it, or if that shall not be in their power, give notice at the principal counting-house of the offences, and who are the offenders". "As there are a very great variety of religious sects in the world (and which are probably adapted to different constitutions under different circumstances, seeing there are many good and conscientious characters in each), it is particularly recommended, as a means of uniting the inhabitants of the village into one family, that while each faithfully adheres to the principles which he most approves, at the same time all shall think charitably of their neighbours respecting their religious opinions, and not presumptuously suppose that theirs alone are right". Source: http://www.newlanark.org/robertowen.shtml Anthem of the Bolshevik Party by Vasily Lebedev-Kumach (1939) Free children of a state unprecedented, Today we sing our proud song About the most powerful party in the world, About our greatest man ever. Surrounded with glory, soldered by [our] will, Grow stronger and live for eternity The party of Lenin, the party of Stalin Wise party of Bolsheviks! You have created a country of the October, The able Fatherland of free people. Our Soviet state stands as rock Born by your power and truth. Rotten breeds of lowly treachery You wipe from your way You are the pride of the people, the wisdom of people, the heart of the people and their conscience. The sparking genius of Marx and Engels Envisioned the future rise of the commune. Lenin has outlined us the road to the freedom And great Stalin is leading us through it. 6
Vladimir Mayakovsky: Conversation with Comrade Lenin (1927) Awhirl with events, packed with jobs one too many, the day slowly sinks as the night shadows fall. There are two in the room: I and Lenina photograph on the whiteness of wall. The stubble slides upward above his lip as his mouth jerks open in speech. The tense creases of brow hold thought in their grip, immense brow matched by thought immense. A forest of flags, raised-up hands thick as grass... Thousands are marching beneath him... Transported, alight with joy, I rise from my place, eager to see him, hail him, report to him! Comrade Lenin, I report to you - (not a dictate of office, the heart s prompting alone) This hellish work that we re out to do will be done and is already being done. We feed and we clothe and give light to the needy, the quotas for coal and for iron fulfill, but there is any amount of bleeding muck and rubbish around us still. Without you, there s many have got out of hand, all the sparring and squabbling does one in. There s scum in plenty hounding our land, outside the borders and also within. Try to count em and tab em - it s no go, there s all kinds, and they re thick as nettles: kulaks, red tapists, and, down the row, drunkards, sectarians, lickspittles. They strut around proudly as peacocks, badges and fountain pens studding their chests. We ll lick the lot of embut to lick em is no easy job at the very best. 7
On snow-covered lands and on stubbly fields, in smoky plants and on factory sites, with you in our hearts, Comrade Lenin, we build, we think, we breathe, we live, and we fight! Awhirl with events, packed with jobs one too many, the day slowly sinks as the night shadows fall. There are two in the room: I and Lenin - a photograph on the whiteness of wall. Source: http://www.marxists.org/subject/art/literature/mayakovsky/1929/conversation-comrade-lenin.htm INNER-OUTER CIRCLE SEMINAR 8
1. Purpose. The purpose of this seminar is to understand new knowledge by thinking out loud and sharing your ideas openly with other students. Cooperation can lead to greater understanding. Back up your ideas with evidence from the assigned reading(s). 2. Questions. Write and answer three questions based on the reading(s). Ask questions that require thought. Questions should reflect your curiosity, and your questions might not have right or wrong answers. Do not write questions on the knowledge level. Do not write questions that can be answered in just a few words. 3. Grading. This graded seminar will be worth 81 points: one-third for your written questions and answers, one-third for your discussion in the inner circle, and one-third for your notes in the outer circle (27 each). Earn positive points for: -Good thought questions (5) -Each relevant comment (1) -Evidence from the reading (2) -Bringing others into the conversation (2) -Recognizing contradictions (2) -Asking clarifying questions (1) Avoid negative points for: -Not paying attention (-2) -Distracting others (-2) -Interrupting (-2) -Irrelevant comments (-2) -Monopolizing the conversation (-3) -Personal attacks (-3) KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL SEMINAR Be prepared. Read the assigned reading carefully, probably more than once. Try your best to fully understand it. Write thought-provoking questions. Remember to write both questions and answers. Your questions and answers will be checked at the beginning of class. Keep an open mind during the discussion. Look for the strengths in other people s ideas. Be prepared to change your point-of-view based on what you learn. If several people wish to talk, raise your hand and wait quietly to be called upon. Do not raise your hand while another student is speaking. Speak loudly enough for everyone in the room to hear you. Look at other students when talking. Bring the assigned reading to the discussion; you may wish to refer to it. If you don t understand something, ask clarifying questions. If you don t have something to say, it is OK to pass when asked to contribute. When in the outer circle, pay close attention to the discussion, and take notes. From studentsfriend.com 9