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Socialism and Communism

Question 8 • SS221 World History/Geography A

Read the excerpt from The Communist Manifesto.The Communists disdain to conceal their views and aims. They openly declare that their ends can be attained only by the forcible overthrow of all existing social conditions.

Answer
A
Communists should try to win reforms through peaceful means.
B
Running for office at the local and national level will bring about change.
C
Communists should hide their views from the public, and plot in secret.
D
Violence is necessary to do away with the capitalist system.

Explanation

The excerpt says the Communists’ goals can be achieved only through the “forcible overthrow” of existing social conditions. “Forcible” means using force, so the statement supports the idea that violence is necessary to dismantle the capitalist system. The excerpt does not advocate peaceful reforms or secretly hiding their views.

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