Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Karl Marx - Communist Manifesto, Theories & Beliefs

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Karl Marx grew from philosopher and economist to social activist as co-author of "The Communist Manifesto." Learn more about the reach and influence of his theories in this video.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 9 - World History

    SS10.WH.9

    Describe the impact of technological inventions, conditions of labor, and the economic theories of capitalism, liberalism, socialism, and Marxism during the Industrial Revolution on the economies, societies, and politics of Europe.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.WH.9

    Vocabulary

    • capitalism
    • liberalism
    • socialism
    • Marxism
    • Industrial Revolution

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The impact inventions, labor conditions, economic, and governmental theories had on Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

    Skills

    Student is able to:
    • Evaluate critical factors surrounding a historical time period.
    • Identify causal factors of historical changes.
    • Distinguish among causal factors and results of historical changes.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Various factors impacted the economies, societies, and politics during the Industrial Revolution and each had an impact of the Industrial Revolution on Europe and the world.
    Alternate Achievement Standard - Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 9

    AAS.SS10.9.9

    Define capitalism, liberalism, socialism, Marxism; identify important inventors in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Sociology

    SS10.S.1

    Describe the development of sociology as a social science field of study.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.S.1

    Vocabulary

    • sociology
    • functional integration
    • power
    • social action
    • social structure
    • culture

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Basic concepts in sociology. Influential sociologists throughout history, including Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, George Herbert Mead, and WEB DuBois.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Compare and contrast sociological concepts.
    • Trace the historical development of sociology as a social science.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
      There are different concepts in sociology, such as functional integration, power, social action, social structure, and culture.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    History
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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