Download - Communism Also known as Socialism or Marxism
Basic Ideas of Communism
• Individual ownership of property ends.
• All property is owned communally by all of the people.
• Government controls the whole economy.
• Economic decisions are made to benefit the people as a whole.
• Everyone is expected to contribute to the economy based upon his ability and to receive goods and services based upon his needs.
• A classless society in which everyone is equal is created.
• Religion, “the opiate of the masses,” is abandoned.
• Communism is spread around the world creating a stateless society.
Communist Terms
• Proletariat- working class
• Bourgeoisie- merchant class
• Means of Production- factories
• Classless Society- everyone is equal
• Dictatorship of the Masses- strong communist government
Using the Terms
The ___________ will rise up and seize
the __________ from the __________
and then create a __________ to help
build a new ___________.