Socialism and Communism Answers

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Read each characteristic, and determine whether it refers to communism, capitalism, or socialism.

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A political-economic system that generally includes an authoritarian government::communism
An economy that depends on strong entrepreneurship and capital investment by individuals::capitalism
A centrally planned economy::socialism
A system where prices and wages are set by supply and demand::capitalism
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socialism
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capitalism
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socialism
B
capitalism
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communism
B
capitalism
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According to Marx and Engels, who will lead the communist revolution?

A
the bourgeoisie
B
government officials
C
the proletariat
D
entrepreneurs
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The central idea of this passage is that history is best described as

A
a conflict between freemen and lords that continues today.
B
a conflict between the rich and the poor that continues today.
C
a modern bourgeois society that is less equitable than those of the past.
D
a feudal society that is more equitable than those of the past.
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In this passage, the authors imply that the proletariat have the same role in society as which other classes in history? Check all that apply.

A
freemen
B
slaves
C
plebians
D
lords
E
serfs
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According to Marx and Engels, what are the effects of industrialization? Check all that apply.

A
the growth of hostility between classes
B
increased oppression
C
the division of society into many hostile camps
D
an increase in cooperation between classes
E
the creation of a modern bourgeois society
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What effect do the authors imply will result from modern class struggles?

A
Many different classes will begin to cooperate.
B
Conflict and revolution will restructure society.
C
Governments will support reforms.
D
The bourgeoisie will encourage improved working conditions.
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What action do the authors suggest that workers should take to improve their conditions?

A
win reforms through peaceful strikes and protests
B
hide their views from the public, and plot in secret
C
band together and revolt against their governments
D
run for office at the local and national levels

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