Origins of Communism Vocabulary

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Communism

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A political and economic ideology advocating for shared ownership of resources and wealth.

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Karl Marx

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A German philosopher and economist who co-authored the Communist Manifesto.

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Friedrich Engels

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Marx’s collaborator in developing communist theory.

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Industrial Revolution

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A period of major technological and economic changes during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Capitalism

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An economic system where private individuals own businesses and production means.

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Means of Production

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Factories, land, and other resources used to produce goods and services.

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Bourgeoisie

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The capitalist class that owns the means of production.

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Proletariat

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The working class that sells its labor to the bourgeoisie.

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Exploitation

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The unfair use of workers' labor for profit.

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Class Struggle

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The ongoing conflict between different social and economic classes.