Unionisation of the Working Classes (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Socialism definition
Socialism definition
State ownership of means of production & equal distribution
Developers of socialism theory
Developers of socialism theory
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Working class definition
Working class definition
Poor, unskilled workers and their families
Independent Labour Party formed (year)
Independent Labour Party formed (year)
1893
First Independent Labour Party MP
First Independent Labour Party MP
James Keir Hardie
Communism
Communism
Radical form of socialism
Left-wing parties name origin
Left-wing parties name origin
French Revolution 1789 - politicians on left side of Assembly
Marx's 1870 view on Ireland's role
Marx's 1870 view on Ireland's role
Key to British working-class movement
Ireland's society type (1900s)
Ireland's society type (1900s)
Predominantly rural with tenant farmers
Catholic Church view of socialism
Catholic Church view of socialism
Opposed as 'godless' ideal
Largest Irish working-class community
Largest Irish working-class community
Belfast
Trade unions rise period
Trade unions rise period
Late 19th and early 20th centuries
Industrial Revolution wealth effect
Industrial Revolution wealth effect
Created significant wealth disparities
Barrier uniting Belfast workers
Barrier uniting Belfast workers
Sectarianism - political and religious divisions