Anarchism - Anarcho-Syndicalism 2.1

Question 1

sydicalism

Answer 1

revolutionary direct action ( such as mass strike ) to revolt

Question 2

who mainly fed into the theory of anarcho-sydicalism

Answer 2

Bakunin - ‘propaganda by the deed’

Question 3

how will trade unions work

Answer 3

build economic institutions which are horizontal not hierarchical powers (provide basis for future)

Question 4

CASE STUDY : The Confederacion Nacional del Trabajo (CNT)

Answer 4

• The CNT, formed in 1911
• 1936 Spanish workers’ revolution, the CNT implemented its ideas.
• Workers’ collectives self-managed factories, transport, and utilities without state involvement.
• Economic equality was based on the principle “from each according to ability, to each according to need.”
  -The revolution was ultimately defeated by General Franco’s Nationalist forces, leading to his dictatorship.