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.
Weight: 25% of your final grade Length: 1500 words Due: Upon completion of Unit 1 Instructions This assignment lays the analytical groundwork for the
Weight: 25% of your final grade Length: 1500 words Due: Upon completion of Unit 1 Instructions This assignment lays the analytical groundwork for the rest of the course. Reviewing Unit 1 of the Study Guide, you should write an essay dealing with the following questions: What comes to your mind when you hear the