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.
Write a page (single space, Times New Roman, 12pt. font, etc.) about what you learned this semester. What surprised you the most? What topics did you like
Write a page (single space, Times New Roman, 12pt. font, etc.) about what you learned this semester. What surprised you the most? What topics did you like the most? How do you think people 100 years from now will learn about this time in history? Also, and if this exceeds the