Conservatives' Perception of Change in the 19th Century
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Conservatives' Perception of Change in the 19th Century

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What was the main reason socialists were against private property?

  • Private property hindered technological advancements.
  • Governments were not able to regulate private property effectively.
  • Private property led to social inequality and exploitation of the working class.
  • Individuals focused only on personal gain, neglecting the welfare of those who made the property productive. (correct)

    • What was Robert Owen's vision for a socialist society?

  • Building cooperative communities where profits were divided based on work done by members. (correct)
  • Promoting government ownership of all industries.
  • Encouraging individual ownership of property.
  • Advocating for a free-market economy.

    • What did Louis Blanc propose to replace capitalist enterprises with?

  • Privately-owned large corporations
  • Government-controlled factories
  • Cooperative associations governed by the state (correct)
  • Small-scale family businesses

    • According to Karl Marx, what was the main issue with industrial society?

    <p>Capitalists owning the factories and profiting from workers' labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some socialists believe that cooperatives could not be built solely through individual initiative?

    <p>They believed that collective efforts were necessary for large-scale cooperatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Friedrich Engels contribute to the socialist ideas discussed in the text?

    <p>Further development of arguments against capitalist ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did socialists envision profits being distributed in cooperative associations?

    <p>In proportion to the work contributed by each member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did socialists believe that society as a whole should control property instead of individual owners?

    <p>To ensure a fair distribution of wealth among all members of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did some socialists view as the main drawback of private property ownership by individuals?

    <p>Diversion of profits away from those who made the property productive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Karl Marx differ from Robert Owen in their approach towards a socialist society?

    <p>Marx emphasized the role of governments in establishing cooperatives, whereas Owen believed in individual efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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