Capitalism vs. Communism in the Industrial Revolution

In this lesson plan, students will analyze why communism was proposed as an alternative to capitalism during the Industrial Revolution. They will analyze political cartoons and major primary source texts by Adam Smith and Karl Marx.  The final task is a Venn Diagram comparing the theories. 
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Industrial Revolution, civics, lesson plan, integrated, world history, primary sources, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, capitalism, communism
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Resource Collection
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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