What was the basic message of the utopian socialists? The basic message of utopian socialism was that they could peacefully persuade capitalists to give up freedom and a free market society. What were the characteristics of neoclassicism? Give one example of neoclassicism and show how it embodies at least one of these characteristics. Neoclassicism was … More Western Civ 2 – Lesson 90

What does the evidence show about education in England before the compulsory state system was established? Evidence shows that education was just as good or better before the compulsory state system. What is classical liberalism? Classical liberalism is an idea that values the freedom of the people, it promotes free speech, freedom of religion, and … More Western Civ 2 – Lesson 85

According to Deirdre McCloskey, why do some of the traditional explanations for Western prosperity fail, and what in her view is the major, unique ingredient that accounts for it? McCloskey was of the opinion that these traditional explanations had a little influence over Western prosperity. Her explanation was that the major factor, which was unique … More Western Civ 2 – Lesson 80

What, in a nutshell, was the Industrial Revolution? The industrial revolution was the beginning of a new way of life in which there were more opportunities for work. The Industrial revolution brought about many new inventions and ways to do things that consumed less time and made more money. What was the standard-of-living debate? The … More Western Civ 2 – Lesson 75

How does Friedrich Gentz distinguish between the American and French Revolutions? Do you see the influence of Edmund Burke in his thinking? Friedrich Gentz’s main point in distinguishing between the American and French revolutions is that The American revolution was an defensive revolution and the French revolution was an offensive revolution. You can see that … More Western Civ 2 – Lesson 70

What happened (involving the Third Estate) during the meeting of the Estates General that set the French Revolution in motion? During the meeting of the Estates General, The Third Estate (which was the common people of France) decided that they would no longer be the weakest estate and that they deserved more votes than the … More Western Civ 2 – Lesson 65