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Explore the communist experiment in 20th century Russia and China. Delve into the characteristics of a communist state, from one-party rule and limited individual rights to state-controlled propaganda. Discover the driving forces behind communism, including planned economies, atheism, and the promotion of collectivist values. Compare the ideologies of Lenin, Mao Zedong, and Joseph Stalin in building socialism.
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The Communist Experiment (20th c.) Russia & China turn “Red”
What is a Communist State? • P one-party rule; Rights of individuals not protected ; no free elections • E command or Planned Economy; Little private property (if any); limited production of consumer goods • R atheism • S promote cultural values of selflessness & collectivism; seek to erase class & gender inequalities • I endorse a modified Marxist ideology • A state approved propaganda only (arts, literature, education, & media strictly censored)
V. I. Lenin The Father of Russian Communism
THE ARCHITECTS Mao Zedong Joseph Stalin