Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 6: 1865 1898: Social Darwinism & Gilded Age
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. Social Darwinism, Charles Darwin, and the Gilded Ages are discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US...
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Monthly Review: Why Socialism? By Albert Einstein
This page provides access to the essay "Why Socialism?" by Albert Einstein originally published in the first issue of Monthly Review (May 1949). Einstein argues for socialism as the way to rise above the predatory phase of human...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: Social Darwinism in the Gilded Age
Discusses Social Darwinism and the negative repercussions it had on society during the Gilded Age. Includes questions for students at end.
University of Minnesota
Understanding and Changing the Social World: 13.2 Types of Economic Systems
This text, by Steven Barkan,PhD, breaks down capitalism and socialism and compares them.
PBS
Pbs: China in the Red: A Blending of Socialism and Capitalism
This site from PBS provides enlightening lesson plans intended to facilitate students' learning of the blending of socialism and capitalism in China's economy. Contains wonderful resources and activities for the study of economics.
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Australian National University: International Socialism or State Capitalism
Examines socialism as it was carried out by Stalin and company in the former Soviet Union. Makes the argument that what began with a socialist revolution degenerated into state capitalism. There is one chapter from a book available...
Digital History
Digital History: Pre Civil War Reform: Social Reform the Problem of Crime
A good look at the idea of reform in the prison system in the early 19th century. See how social reformers attempted to rehabilitate those in jail.
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Australian National University: Marxism: Socialism From Below
Fairly in-depth summary of the theory of capitalism that Marx proposed. Includes historical background of the time when he was writing these ideas. This is chapter 4 of a textbook.
Tom Richey
Slide Share: Capitalism and the Free Enterprise System
A SlideShare by Mitchell Atias about the foundation of Capitalism and the emergence of a free enterprise system. Slides also cover market system and socialism economy.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Social Darwinism and American Laissez Faire Capitalism
Activity-based resource in which students apply Constitutional ideas to evaluate the Federal State Tax Law as they make a case for or against abolishing the tax. Site contains comprehensive resources on the topic.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Investing in Human Capital
When you teach somebody, they and society both benefit from training and education. What's in it for you?
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Henry George School of Social Science: Factors of Production
This site provides a good description of the characteristics of the factors of production (land, labor, and capital), and provides some follow-up questions for discussion.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Capital (Economics)
This site from Wikipedia gives a comprehensive overview of capital. Includes many economic terms with links for further clarification. A good analysis of multiple aspects of capital.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Making of Dead Man Walking (Classroom Content)
Go directly to two lesson plans developed by the producers of the PBS documentary "The Making of Dead Man Walking" about an opera based on the work of Helen Prejean. Use the lessons to help students examine how art and music can define...
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Bringing History Home: The Progressive Era
In this 4th grade unit, learners study how citizens and government of the early 20th century sought solutions to problems that accompanied immigration and industrialization. By focusing on child labor, factory working conditions and...
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Westland Research: Consumerism and the New Capitalism
This essay on consumerism and the new capitalism is a good resource on the topic for the serious student.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Louis Blanc
An excerpt from the work of Louis Blanc on socialism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Market Economy
Explains what a market economy is, forms of capitalism and forms of market socialism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Government
This Wikipedia encyclopedia site examines a wide range of different forms of governments that have been suggested and/or used in practice. Topics include anarchism, autocracies, meritocracies, monarchies, democracies, republics,...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: European Union
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: An Introduction to an Inspector Calls
Chris Power introduces "An Inspector Calls" as a morality play that denounces the hypocrisy and callousness of capitalism and argues that a just society can only be achieved if all individuals feel a sense of social responsibility.
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Tax history.com Federal Income Tax History
TaxHistory.com provides a detailed look at the development and history of the federal income tax. Content addresses the roots of the federal income tax with the 1894 Income Tax Act, the reasoning behind the 16th amendment, the two uses...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Karl Marx
This site from Wikipedia provides an in-depth look at the life of philosopher Karl Marx.
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The Relevance of Adam Smith [Pdf]
Two hundred years after "The Wealth of Nations," this writer describes the continuing impact of Adam Smith's theories. Requires Adobe Reader.
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