Robert Owen Flashcards

1
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date

A

1771-1858

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2
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what was he an advocate for

A

improvements in workers rights, child labour laws and free education for children

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3
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what did he critisise

A

organised religion

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4
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what did he believe human character was formed by

A

circumstances which individuals have no control

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5
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what did he raise the demand for

A

eight hour day in 1810 and instituted the policy at new Lanark

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6
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what did he found

A

the GNCTU 1834

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