Question

Who was Robert Owen?
(a) A Russian leader (b) An English priest
(c) An American politician (d) An English manufacturer

Answer 1

robert owen was an english manufacturer

Answer 2

(d) An English manufacturer

Explanation:

Robert Owen was an English manufacturer who made a fortune in the textile business of Manchester. He could have taken his riches and enjoyed the luxurious life, but instead he promoted an alternative socialist vision to the current competitive, industrial society. He was the founder of utopian socialism and the cooperative movement. He is known for his efforts to improve factory working conditions for his workers and promote experimental socialistic communities.