2. Karl Marx: “The Father of Communism”

3. Future Marxists At An Early Age: Lenin and Stalin

4. Socialism According to Marx Karl Marx- German philosopher, supported the establishment of socialism and communism. Karl Marx- German philosopher, supported the establishment of socialism and communism. Wrote the “ Manifesto of the Communist Party” along with Friedrich Engels. Wrote the “ Manifesto of the Communist Party” along with Friedrich Engels. Marx was unhappy with capitalism and the negative aspects of industrialization (Most significantly, the unfair exploitation of the working class. Marx was unhappy with capitalism and the negative aspects of industrialization (Most significantly, the unfair exploitation of the working class.

5. Socialism According to Marx He believed that a select few in society controlled most of the wealth and were taking advantage of the working class (Long hours, low pay, miserable working conditions, etc.) He believed that a select few in society controlled most of the wealth and were taking advantage of the working class (Long hours, low pay, miserable working conditions, etc.) 2 classes emerged: 2 classes emerged: 1. Bourgeoisie- Those who owned the means of production and were considered the wealthy class in a capitalist society

6. 2 Classes cont. Proletariat- Working classes or lower class in Capitalist society. Proletariat- Working classes or lower class in Capitalist society. Originally derogatory in nature, Marx used the term to describe the working class. Originally derogatory in nature, Marx used the term to describe the working class.

7. What Needs To Take Place First? Marx believed that history could be explained through class struggle (Examples:) Marx believed that history could be explained through class struggle (Examples:) Marx was convinced that history would pass through certain phases (I.E. Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism) until finally a Communist society would emerge. Marx was convinced that history would pass through certain phases (I.E. Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism) until finally a Communist society would emerge.

8. Major Historical Events Feudalism: This picture shows serfs at work in the fields and Louis XVI being beheaded during French Revolution. Major events in history according To Marx

9. Basic Characteristics of Communism: Collective ownership of land and the means of production. Collective ownership of land and the means of production. Classless society (Everyone is =====) Classless society (Everyone is =====) Everyone would work according to their abilities and… Everyone would work according to their abilities and… Everyone receives according to their needs. Everyone receives according to their needs.

10. Communism Appears Easy, However… Before it can take place, the working class (Proletariat) in the capitalist nation, must rise up and overthrow the minority who controlled the means of production (Bourgeoisie). Before it can take place, the working class (Proletariat) in the capitalist nation, must rise up and overthrow the minority who controlled the means of production (Bourgeoisie). Marx refers to this as the “dictatorship of the proletariat.” Marx refers to this as the “dictatorship of the proletariat.”

11. Bolshevik Revolution

12. Communism After the proletariat has successfully overthrown the bourgeoisie: After the proletariat has successfully overthrown the bourgeoisie: 1. Communism would gradually emerge. 2. The need for government would no longer exist. 3. There would no longer be separate classes in society.

13. History of Class Struggle