21. Explain the fourth reason why history is an interpretation according to Edwin Fenton.

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History 8 Historiography Manual Assignments

The fourth reason why history is an interpretation according to Edwin Fenton is Material Dialectic which is Marx's theory. His theory stated that social relations determine history. So whenever a new method of production occurred conflict occurred between the older ruling class and a newer class using the newer and superior means of production (origins manual page 3). Ruling classes controlled the "means of production" which gave them wealth and power to rule (origins manual page 3).Marx believed that all historical change was caused by a series of class struggles between the bourgeoisie 'haves' and the proletariat 'have nots' (www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u.../karl-marx...theories/.../background)

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