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British Agricultural Revolution Begins
Agricultural Revolution Advancements in agricultural production results in a demographic explosion, primarily in England, but also throughout most parts of Europe. Painting by John Constable, Wivenhoe Park, Essex, 1816. -
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The Road To Communism
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Industrial Revolution Begins
The Industrial Revolution As a result of the increase in population and consumer demand, the Industrial Revolution begins in Britain. Fueled by advancements in transportation (such as railways and later automobiles) the Industrial Revolution helps create the middle class, yet at a cost. Painting done by E.L.Hoskyn, London, 1914. -
The Impact of The Industrial Revolution on the Workers
Ill-effects of the Industrial Revolution By the mid 19th century, the workers begin to consider themselves members of the working class, and with this comes a stronger sense of community. Eventually, this results in class counsciousness: the realization that the workers are being exploited by those with capital. Novel depicted in picture: Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens, 1838. -
Karl Marx Publishes the Communist Manifesto
The Communist ManifestoA German "scientific socialist" by the name of Karl Marx, publishes a piece of work relating to the social conflict between the new emerging classes. In it, he states the scientific certainty of class struggle, in which he believes will result in the overthrow of the elites of society, the bourgeoisie, through a revolution led by the proletariat, the workers. -
World War I Erupts
World War I Cripples Russia's Economy What begins as a regional conflict in the Balkans quickly engulfs the entire world in what is known as The Great War. Russia, which enters the war in 1914 on the side of the Triple Entente, performs particularly poorly in this confect, which does nothing but fuel the publics opposition to the Tsar. World War I will quickly divide Russian society. Painting by Sir Alfred Munnings, 1918. -
The Russian Revolution Occurs
First Marxist State EstablishedThis important event in history marks the first time that the ideology of socialism is officially adopted by a state power. Depicted is a propaganda poster of Lenin, used by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution to encourage support.
