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    Lenin was inspired by Karl Marx’s theory of communism, which urges the “workers of the world” to unite against their economic oppressors. The writings of Marx’s theory of modern capitalism influenced the events occurred in the early 1900s. The Communist Manifesto reflects an attempt to explain the goals of communism, as well as the theory underlying this movement. The Manifesto stated, “Through most of the 20th century, the importance of the Communist Manifesto was uncontested. It was important

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    only he would have ultimate control over the government and society as a whole. The state would take control of all assets in the country, taking it all from the people instead of deriving it in the people, as Marx sought in his original ideals of communism. V.I. Lenin grew seriously ill in 1922 and soon passed the leadership torch to his two senior advisors, Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky. The two had accompanied him

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    After the Tsar regime was overthrown in 1917, Russia experienced further discontent as its people carried out revolution and civil war (Modern World History: Russia 1905-41). From these occurrences, Russia then became the first communist state in the world. The Bolsheviks had become the ruling party after taking over the Provisional Government in the revolution of November 1917. Vladimir Lenin had been the leader of this party. There was a bitter civil war between the Communists who were the Reds

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    Flaws Of Communism

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    Communism is an economic system in which the government owns and regulates all property, and often censors and controls the media. Countries such as China, Russia, Cuba, and Vietnam have adopted this system in the past. However, its appeal to the citizens of these countries stems from their ignorance of the flaws of communism and how its real-life manifestation differs from how it functions in theory. Those who criticize communism know how it leads to oppression and that it could never operate correctly

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    Communism is an ideology that has a very long history more than one-third of the globe. This ideology is followed by Russia, Cuba, Laos, China, North Korea, and Vietnam. This ideology is the source of many revolutions and conflicts throughout the history likes the English Civil War, the Bolshevik Revolution, the Vietnam War, the Korea War and the Cold War. However, what makes Communism different from other ideologies is its origin, its policy, and its effects on the poor and the working class. Communism

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    Ultimately, the creation of the bourgeoisie industry leads to the establishment of the world market, in which “commerce, navigation, [and] railways extended” (66). In other words, the Modern Industry not only combats the increasing market demand, but also leads to the development of the transportation and communication. Although these traits are presented as praiseworthy, Marx and Engels shift to demonizing the creation of this industry

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    Marxism And Communism

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    In the western world, people view communism as a conquered historical ideology, but communism continues to influence the world today. China, the fourth largest country on the earth, displays the label of communism today. Communism is a ‘classless’ ideology in which all property is owned by a large community and each person receives according to their needs and abilities. Communism is a set of ideas including several different variations and schemes on the philosophy. However, the most accepted and

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    In about eight and a half minutes, the benefits of communism will seem apparent to you. Every day you benefit from communistic and socialistic ideas and concepts. Giving proper education to Americans about this social system, and improving the knowledge of our own government, it is simple to see the merits of communism. Communism, like all governmental systems, has many advantages. It is not a surprise that it also has many drawbacks. The

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    Karl Marx Flaws

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    German philosopher, radical economist, and revolutionary, Karl Marx, is mostly known through his formation of communism. Also, a huge critic of capitalism. He is also considered to be the ‘’Father of Modern Sociology’’. Karl Marx, born in Tier, Prussia on May 5th, 1818. He was the oldest surviving boy in a family of nine. He was the son of a successful lawyer and Dutch Women. He was homeschooled until the age of twelve, then attended the Friedrich Wilhelm Gymnasium, in which he would

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    Communism And Communism

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    The economic and social system of communism is derived from the writings of Karl Marx, who defined it as “the riddle of history solved, and it knows itself to be this solution” (Marx & Engels, 1848). However, many economists would simply describe it as the elimination of private property. Essentially, in the ideal communist system, the government owns everything and distributes the resources to the people. Though a large group of philosophers and economists have theorized many systems that can

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