According to Marx and Engel’s theory, history is shaped and moved forward by the struggle to control the modes and means of production. While the struggle for control is nothing new, the idea of a class consciousness resulted from the birth of modern capitalism, thanks to the Industrial Revolution. A group’s shared identity as part of a certain economic class could lead them to working together to seize control (the proletariat overthrowing the bourgeoisie). So, according to Marxism, in order for there to be a class struggle, there needs to be class consciousness. So how and why does Thompson apply a class analysis to 18th-century English society? Is he convincing? To place the events in Thompson’s article in greater context, consider the article by Wilentz.
Assignment Objectives: This assignment measures your mastery of ULOs 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, and 4.3. Length: Your essay must be a minimum of two pages in length, not including your title and reference
Assignment Objectives: This assignment measures your mastery of ULOs 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, and 4.3. Length: Your essay must be a minimum of two pages in length, not including your title and reference pages. References: You must use two sources written by historians in history books or journals from the CSU Online Library