Which of the following best describes Equality Colony?
History · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Equality Colony was a socialist intentional community in Washington State, established by the socialist cooperative Brotherhood of the Cooperative Commonwealth. It was founded in 1897 near Edison in what is now Skagit County, Washington, by a group of activists and idealists who sought to create an egalitarian society. The main goal of the colony was to demonstrate the principles of socialism through collective ownership and democratic management of both land and industrial enterprises. While the initial ambition was to grow the community and extend its influence through the establishment of additional colonies, Equality Colony struggled with internal conflicts and external economic challenges, ultimately disbanding in the early 20th century.