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From Liberalism to Socialism

From Liberalism to Socialism. Move from Laissez Faire. Growth in labor unions Growth of Labour Party. Late Victorian Roots. Socialist ancestors Generally middle class. H. M. Hyndman. 1842-1921 Marx’s disciple. William Morris. Socialist and Shopkeeper. The Fabians.

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From Liberalism to Socialism

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  1. From Liberalism to Socialism

  2. Move from Laissez Faire • Growth in labor unions • Growth of Labour Party

  3. Late Victorian Roots • Socialist ancestors • Generally middle class

  4. H. M. Hyndman • 1842-1921 • Marx’s disciple

  5. William Morris • Socialist and Shopkeeper

  6. The Fabians

  7. Constitutionalist Socialism • Working within the system

  8. Problems • Standard of living rising • Overturning the economy not attractive

  9. Other Forces • Pragmatic economists • Society should raise standard of living • Rediscovery of poor • Political democracy

  10. Edwardian Developments • Labour Party • Taff-Vale (1901) • Non-competing constituencies agreement

  11. New Liberalism • Newcastle Program (1891) • Harcourt Budget (1894) • General Election of 1906

  12. Liberal Program of 1906 • School lunches and medical inspections • Old-Age Pensions • Employment Exchanges • National Health Insurance • Unemployment Insurance • Graduated Income Tax

  13. H. H. Asquith • 1852-1928 • PM 1908-1916

  14. David Lloyd George • 1863-1945

  15. Revolt against Authority • Suffragettes • Civil Unrest • Labor Unions • Strikes • Ireland • Home Rule Demands

  16. World War ends unrest • Foundations of welfare state laid by 1914

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