Colonization
Explanation of Marxist theory – Marx believed that history is a struggle between classes. What is Marxism? In order to understand Marxism one must first understand what Capitalism is. Capitalism is an economic system in which the means of production are privately owned, and goods and services are produced for profit in a free market. In a free-market people are free to use and sell their private property without government interference. Marxism refers to the political and economic theories of Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). Marx’s theories revolved around human history. He believed that history was largely determined by the struggle between the ruling classes and the oppressed classes, which had conflicting interests. Marx believed that if workers could overthrow capitalism, they would be able to build a socialist society. This society will still contain social classes but for the first time in human history – the ruling class would be the majority of the population.
Book: https://www.historyisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.html
This will help you understand Howard Zinn’s viewpoint.
Weekly Questions:
1. What is the main idea and thesis of Chapter 3 of A People’s History of the United States?
2. What is the main idea of chapter 4 in Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States?
3. In the Declaration of Independence, what is actually meant by the phrase “all men are created equal?”
4. What was alexander Hamilton’s political philosophy?
5. How did James Madison and Hamilton demonstrate their differences? and what were their differences about government?
6. Zinn writes that many Americans see the Constitution as a work of genius that created a masterpiece of democracy and equality. Why does he disagree with this?