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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The discovery of what opened up fresh ground for the rising bourgeoisie?

2. Living labor, to the bourgeoisie, is a means to increase __________ labor.

3. For how much of the society is private property already done away with?

4. Who was the head of the school of thought called petty-bourgeois socialism?

5. French ____ and German Police-spies are still others who wish to stop Communism.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the authors of the Communist Manifesto?

2. What phrases were used to completely emasculate the French socialist and communist literature?

3. What does reactionary socialism, specifically feudal socialism literature, seek to upbraid the bourgeoisie about?

4. Define the idea of the bourgeois society and group.

5. Who were the precursors of the modern bourgeoisie?

6. What did the true socialism of Germany represent with regard to the reactionary interests?

7. List some of the opposing groups that The Communist Manifesto lists in the first pages of this section.

8. What do the authors say it's high time that Communists do?

9. What revolution is given as an example for a society that abolished feudal property?

10. When do the German communists rise up and fight in their land?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main instruction of The Communist Manifesto seems to be that workers need to start a revolution.

Part 1: Define the idea of revolution, what it means to the workers and to their cause.

Part 2: Why is revolution the only way to create change?

Part 3: Do you agree with the idea of revolution? Why or why not? What other options are available?

Essay Topic 2

The role of property in this manuscript is one that could be hotly debated in today's world.

Part 1: How does Marx define property in this text?

Part 2: Why is property something that needs to become a communal possession?

Part 3: What happens when only one class of people own all the property?

Essay Topic 3

In the end, Marx is also quick to point out that the revolutionaries should also work with other political parties.

Part 1: Why does Marx want the people to work with other political parties?

Part 2: What happens if this includes bourgeois in the parties?

Part 3: Do you think there can only be one party in Communism? Why or why not?

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