Socialist Thought and Revolution Quiz
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What did Robert Owen primarily seek to establish?

  • Cooperative communities (correct)
  • Social welfare programs
  • Capitalist enterprises
  • Private property ownership

Marx believed that workers should not unite to control the means of production.

False (B)

Who supported government encouragement of cooperatives?

Louis Blanc

Communism is a more advanced form of ______.

<p>socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals to their contributions to socialist thought:

<p>Robert Owen = Sought to build cooperative communities Louis Blanc = Supported government encouragement of cooperatives Marx and Engels = Developed the idea of capitalism's exploitation of workers Communism = More advanced form of socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group primarily sought a well-elected parliament in Russia during the age of social change?

<p>Liberals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 1905 Revolution successfully established a stable government in Russia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major world event impacted the Russian society and economy during the time of the Russian Revolution?

<p>World War I</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary opposition to change during the Russian Revolution was represented by the __________.

<p>Conservatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups with their characteristics:

<p>Liberals = Desired a well-elected parliament Radicals = Sought significant societal changes Conservatives = Opposed rapid changes Socialists = Rooted in workers' rights and welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries saw socialists and the labour party form a coalition by 1905?

<p>Britain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1914, socialists successfully formed a strong political presence across Europe.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two main industrial cities in Russia during the period leading to the Russian Revolution?

<p>St. Petersburg and Moscow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Many workers in Russia were employed in _____, often working long hours.

<p>factories</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following socialist groups or events to their associated countries:

<p>Second International = Socialist coordination efforts across Europe Social Democratic Party (SPD) = Germany Socialist party = France Labour party = Coalition in Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group demanded that land belonging to the nobles be transferred to the peasants?

<p>Socialist Revolutionaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Political parties in Russia were legal after 1914.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the demonstrators during the events of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Father Gapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peasants cultivated most of the land while the nobility and the ______ owned the properties.

<p>Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parties with their respective positions:

<p>Socialist Revolutionaries = Demanded land reforms for peasants Social Democrats = Disagreed on peasant issues Bolsheviks = Led by Vladimir Lenin Russian Social Democratic Labour Party = Founded in 1898</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the demoralization in Germany and Austria-Hungary during the years 1914-1916?

<p>Demoralizing defeats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Tsar consistently accepted questioning of his authority during his reign.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the first Duma convened by the Tsar?

<p>It was dissolved after 75 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The war saw conflict between the Central Powers and the _____ Powers.

<p>Allied</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their outcomes:

<p>Demoralizing defeats = Weakened military morale Dissolved Dumas = Questioning of Tsar's power Conservative politicians = Replaced more liberal Duma members Bloody Sunday = Increased public unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Socialism

A political ideology that advocates for a classless society with common ownership of the means of production.

Industrial Society

A period of significant social and economic upheaval characterized by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and class struggle.

Nationalism

A movement that seeks to create a nation-state based on shared cultural and ethnic identity.

Conservatism

A political philosophy that emphasizes tradition, hierarchy, and gradual reform.

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Liberalism

A political philosophy that advocates for individual rights, limited government, and free markets.

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Louis Blanc's View on Cooperatives

The idea that workers should have the right to form cooperatives and replace capitalist businesses.

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Communism

A more advanced form of socialism that aims to achieve a communist society where the state withers away and there is no private property.

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Marx's View on Capitalism

A belief that capitalism inherently exploits workers by paying them less than the value they produce, and that workers must unite to gain control over the means of production.

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New Harmony

A utopian community founded by Robert Owen in Indiana, USA, based on the principles of cooperation and communal living.

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Second International

The movement where socialist groups from different countries worked together to achieve common goals.

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Socialist Party in France

Socialist groups and trade unionists joined forces to form a political party in France.

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Russian Economy in 1917

The vast majority of Russian people worked in factories, primarily located in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

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Working Hours in Russia

Workers in Russia often had long working days, sometimes reaching 15 hours, while factory workers elsewhere worked 12 hours.

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Metal Workers' Strikes in Russia

Despite differences, Russian metalworkers came together to engage in strikes against harsh working conditions.

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What was the RSDLP?

The Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) was founded in 1898 by socialists who adhered to the ideas of Karl Marx.

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What were the sources of peasant power?

Peasants in Russia, while not owning the land they worked on, were powerful through their popularity in their communities and the essential services they provided to the people.

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What was the goal of the Socialist Revolutionaries?

The Socialist Revolutionaries, a political party formed in 1900, believed that land should be taken away from the nobility and given to peasants.

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What was the main difference between the RSDLP and the Socialist Revolutionaries?

The Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) disagreed with the Socialist Revolutionaries on peasant issues, reflecting their differences in political thinking.

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What was Lenin's vision for the Bolsheviks?

Vladimir Lenin, leader of the Bolsheviks, argued for a highly disciplined party structure where only committed members with high quality should be included.

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What factors caused demoralization in Russia during WWI?

Military defeats, disruptions to industries, and a breakdown of supply lines weakened Russian morale during World War I.

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How did the Tsar respond to the growing calls for change during WWI?

The Tsar allowed parliamentary elections, but he dissolved the first two Dumas because they questioned his authority and power.

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What did the Tsar do after dissolving the Dumas?

The Tsar, unwilling to compromise, replaced the Duma with conservative politicians who supported his autocratic rule.

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Who fought in the First World War?

The First World War pitted the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire) against the Allied Powers (USA, Russia, France, and Britain).

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What was the significance of "Bloody Sunday"?

The "Bloody Sunday" event of January 22, 1905, was a pivotal point in Russian history, leading to further unrest and calls for change.

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