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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. Who in Germany supported the group in #154?

2. "We could not have called it a _____________ manifesto."

3. Shortly before the June insurrection of 1849, where did a French version of The Communist Manifesto appear?

4. Who in in the English lands supported the group in #154?

5. What Communist group is referred to in #149?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the proletariat for the first time hold political power for two whole months?

2. Who used to supply raw materials to Europe while also being the market for the sale of its industrial products?

3. What is said about the struggle between the classes at this current time? What is the stage that has been reached?

4. Where was The Communist Manifesto first published in English?

5. What is the state of land ownership in Russia?

6. Why is the preface to this edition only to be signed by one man?

7. First published in Germany, twelve editions are said to be republished in what other countries?

8. What sprang up in the European working class, who had recovered sufficient strength for another attack on the ruling classes?

9. What was the aim of the International Working Men's Association?

10. What does this preface have to say that all history has been?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many have argued that Communism does not leave any room for the individual, their needs, wants and growth.

Part 1: What does the individual have to gain from Communism?

Part 2: What does the individual have to lose from the use of Communism?

Part 3: What role do religion and culture have to play in Communism?

Essay Topic 2

Money is certainly something that is factored into the discussion of Communism.

Part 1: Who has all the money in the society of Marx's time?

Part 2: How does this hurt society?

Part 3: How is money being taken away from the working class?

Essay Topic 3

The two classes that Marx focuses on seem to be either adding to the problems or suffering as a result of the problems.

Part 1: Define the idea of the proletariat.

Part 2: Define the idea of the bourgeoisie.

Part 3: Compare and contrast these classes as well as redefine them in terms of today's societal labels.

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