Socialism

What is the definition of socialism?

• The idea that the means of production, distribution and exchange should be owned and regulated by the community as a whole.

• The idea that all free men over the age of 21 of good standing should have the right to vote.

• The idea that women should have equal political, social and economic rights as men.

• The idea that a country’s trade and industry should be controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

In which century did unions begin in Australia?

• 18^th

• 19^th

• 21^st

• 20^th

Before the ‘Eight Hour’ movement, how many hours a day did Australian workers work for?

• 4-6

• 6-8

• 8-10

• 10-12

What year did the ‘Eight Hour’ movement begin?

• 1847

• 1856

• 1868

• 1899

Which Australian political party was a result of the unions?

• United Australia Party

• Liberal Democratic Party

• Australian Greens

• Australian Labor Party

What is strike action?

• It was used to force employers to give into worker's demands.

• Protesting.

• Processing worker's rights.

• Getting a strike in bowling.

Socialism was an alternative to what movement?

• Communism

• Nationalism

• Feminism

• Capitalism

Who was the "Father" of socialism?

• Kevin Systrom

• Mark Zuckerburg

• Robert Owen

• Maude Barlow

What is the radical version of socialism?

• Capitalism

• Feminism

• Nationalism

• Communism

What was the cause of socialism?

• Insufficient requirements for the working class society.

• Too many edgy quiet kids being forced to socialise.

• Capitalism failed and the European economy collapsed.

• The Australian working force was mad upset.