Republicanism

Republicanism is when a group of people(or person) govern the people like a Republic. The government are elected by the people.

A painting of an American election.

Utopian Socialism

Utopian socialism was a form of socialism. It was a vision where people are self efficient and are equal. But the visions were merely ideal societies and near impossible to achieve.

This was a drawing of Robert Owen's utopia New Harmony.

Anarchism

This was a political theory where there was no government. The people would be self governing. 

Anarchist believed that the people should rule and the governing party is unnecessary.

Chartism

Political reform in Great Britain. This reform was to help combat corruption and create a more democratic system. They had six basic points.

These were their six points.

Communism

A social reform during the 19th century. This idea branched off socialism in which the country would have no class system. This system would have everyone equal and no private property.

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Isolationism

A very different approach from Imperialism. This policy was to isolate ones country and serve their own people and not bother with others.

This picture depicts imperialism on the left and isolationism on the right.

Utilitarianism

A theory in which actions that result in the most happiness is the best action. 

John Stuart Mill was one of the leading contributors to the Utilitarianism theory.

Imperialism

A process in which a country influences other countries via their military or diplomatic standpoints.

During the 19th century USA was very imperialistic. They attempted to influenced all countries.

Post-Impressionism

It branched off impressionism but were distorted or used many different colors to paint a picture.

Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte- A post impressionism painting.

Impressionism

An art movement in France that used quick paint strokes. This resulted in very colorful, real, vibrant paintings.

An example of a Impressionism painting.

Modernism

A movement to change the what people did traditionally. This meant a overhaul of religion, social, art, literature. This change was to coincide with the new world that was emerging.

An example of "Modern" art. This art was different from previous types of art.

Zionism

A movement in regards to the Jewish nationality. This movement was created in hope to protect the Jewish nation and secure their rights as people.

Theodor Herzl the founder of Zionism.

Anti-Semitism

Antisemitism was extreme hate towards the Jewish population. This was due to their Jewish religion and nationality. 

A Jewish man being tortured for being Jewish.

Social Darwinism

This was the belief where people are like animals and it is the survival of the fittest. And the rich were better than the poor. But in this context survival of the wealthiest. This was a way to justify the wealthy people's actions. 

This illustration shows a man in the suit (wealthy) bigger or superior than the common folk.

Feminism

A female movement for equal rights in social standards and political standards.

Feminist trying to earn women rights.

Realism

Realism was a style of literature written during the 19th century. It showed the how life really was for the people. The books were very real.

A real depiction of life.

Romanticism

A movement that was the opposite of the scientific revolution. This movement was about appreciating nature and medieval arts such as old medieval castles.

A man with one with nature.

Fascism

Fascist were radicals who sought to control their population via violence.

The military is here to help control the population.

Militarism

Some countries wanted a strong military so the nation as a whole would be strong. An example of this would be Napoleon's army.

An example of how a militaristic country would rule. 

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Nationalism

After Napoleon's fall many of the other nations developed nationalism. People now view themselves as French, Spanish or Russian. And the people were proud of their nationality.

With Nationalism countries had flags and were proud of it.

Liberalism

While conservatism wanted things to stay the same. Liberalism was the opposite of conservatism. it wanted change. Change in industry, economy, politics. For example some liberals wanted a less restrictive government.

Liberals discussing new ideas for change.

Conservatism

During the 19th century there was an emergence of conservatism because of the French Revolution.This was the preservation of old ideas. Conservatism wanted things to stay the same such as religion,society, and politics. For example some conservatives wanted to bring back the monarchy.

Family tree of the bourbon family who were the monarchs of France.Who favored conservatism because they would have been in power again.

Socialism

The ideology where the government has control over the production of the people.

Many socialist attempt to create an utopia but failed due to the fact the poor stay poor while the rich stay rich. Karl Marx was a socialist that created Marxism.

Karl Marx was a leading socialist.

Capitalism

This was an idea made by Adam Smith.

It is the type of economic system where government does not have control over the people. This allowed private owners to work their way up and become wealthy or wealthier.

An illustration of how capitalism works.

Industrialism

This was the economical system during the 19th century. The industrial revolution began in Great Britain. It was the change from the cottage system to factories. Everyone in the family began to work, even children.

During the Industrial Revolution children began to work in factories.

Introduction of the Isms

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