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1)What role does government play in capitalism?

 

2. How does the concept of the “invisible hand” support this idea?

 

3. Why was capitalism viewed as an unfair system in the 19th century?

 

 

4. What role does the government play in socialism?

 

 

5. What did Marx think would happen in a socialist society?

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Document Analysis

Use the Document Analysis Chart to record your thoughts about the primary source documents in this performance task. You will need to use this information to complete your final assignment - so make sure that you write clearly and record complete and accurate responses.

 

Document	Are the ideas in this document socialist or capitalist?  (Circle one)	Provide evidence from the texts/images and explanations to support your claim (socialist or capitalist?)	How would someone from the opposing viewpoint respond to this document?
Document 1: The Pyramid of Capitalist System	Socialist   OR   Capitalist
Document 2: Writings from Marx and Engels	Socialist   OR   Capitalist	a
Document 3: Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations	Socialist   OR    Capitalist
Document 4: John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, John Stuart Mill…The Purpose of Government	Socialist   OR   Capitalist

 

 

 

 

 

1. What is the role of government according to John Locke?

 

2. According to Rousseau, what is the purpose of government?

 

 

 

3.In your opinion, in what areas do these philosophers agree?