Communism is a government system where resources and property are owned collectively and distributed equally. It was proposed by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels in the Communist Manifesto of 1847. The goal of communism is to eliminate social classes and economic inequality by having the working class control the government to produce goods for everyone rather than for profit. It spread from Russia in the early 20th century and established communist governments in parts of Europe and Asia, with some Asian countries like China, North Korea, and Vietnam still operating under communist rule today.

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2. What is Communism?
• Communism – is a
government system where
everything is distributed
equally.
• It was determined by the
government as they own all
the resources and land.
• The word “communism” comes
from the Latin word
“communis” which means
common or belonging to
all.

3. Origins of Communism
• Original idea was proposed in Ancient Greece
• In modern times it was proposed by Karl Marx and his
good friend Frederick Engels.
– They studied the history of world economies and how power,
industry & finances were controlled
• Marx and Engels wrote the “Communist Manifesto” in 1847.
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4. The Beliefs of Communism
• There is always a struggle
between classes
– Factory owners got rich on
the backs of the workers.
• The workers take control of
the country to produce
things for everyone.
• Nothing is made for profit,
all people benefit.

5. The Goal of Communism
• To get rid of social classes and make everything fair
for everyone.

6. The Symbols of Communism
• The Hammer & Sickle
– The Hammer represents workers
– The Sickle represents farm laborers

7. The Spread of Communism
• Began in Russia in 1922 to form the old USSR
(Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
• Then spread worldwide as the USSR successfully
planted communist governments in European and
Asian countries.

8. Communism in Asia
• Today, there are a number of communist countries
throughout Asia.
• They include:
– China
– North Korea
– Vietnam