Question

England is known as the:

• A. Cradle of Capitalism
• B. Mecca and Birthplace of the Co-operative Movement
• C. Homeland of Socialism
• D. Land of Individualism

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mecca and Birthplace of the Co-operative Movement

EVOLUTION OF CO-OPERATION

• Origin of the Co-operative Movement

Birthplace: England

• Known as the Mecca, Cradle, and Birthplace of the Co-operative Movement

Specific origins of:

• Consumer Co-operative Movement

• Housing Co-operatives

• Agricultural Co-operatives

History

• Co-operative Movement is closely tied to the Industrial Revolution (1760–1840).

• "Hungry Forties" (1840) marked severe hardship due to industrial disruptions