Socialism and its opposition in Ireland (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What does socialism advocate for regarding production?
What does socialism advocate for regarding production?
State ownership of means of production
Who developed the theory of socialism?
Who developed the theory of socialism?
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
What did the Industrial Revolution create?
What did the Industrial Revolution create?
Significant wealth disparities
When was the Independent Labour Party formed?
When was the Independent Labour Party formed?
1893
Who became the first MP of the Independent Labour Party?
Who became the first MP of the Independent Labour Party?
James Keir Hardie
Where does the term 'left-wing parties' originate from?
Where does the term 'left-wing parties' originate from?
French Revolution of 1789
What did Marx say about Ireland in 1870?
What did Marx say about Ireland in 1870?
Ireland is key to British working-class
How did the Catholic Church view socialism?
How did the Catholic Church view socialism?
As a 'godless' ideal
Why did socialism struggle in rural Ireland?
Why did socialism struggle in rural Ireland?
It focused on industrial workers
What prevented worker unity in Belfast?
What prevented worker unity in Belfast?
Political and religious divisions
What term described poor, unskilled workers and their families?
What term described poor, unskilled workers and their families?
Working class
What is communism described as in the note?
What is communism described as in the note?
A more radical form of socialism