The ISMs of the 1800s

The development of industries in a territory on a large scale towards factory based manufacturing.

The process of societies adopting Western cultural values to modernize, industrialize, educate, and protect individual freedoms.

An economic or social system to more evenly distribute wealth by all of a society controlling the means of production (land, factories, resources, businesses).

A political philosophy that favors obedience to traditions, political authority (especially monarchy), and organized religion.

A political philosophy from the Enlightenment that emphasizes democracy, the rights of common citizens and social programs for the working class.

The control of a country by another, economically, politically or physically.

supreme pride and devotion to one's country, and a desire to fight for freedom.

An artistic movement that sought to capture a momentary feeling, or impression, in their artwork. It was a reaction to the realism captured by photographs.

The belief that only "the fittest" survive in society. It supported classist, racist and imperialist policies and actions.

The belief that one class of people is the best. The rest of society is treated according to their social class.