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Bell Ringer #9 – 4/25/11

Bell Ringer #9 – 4/25/11. Who was Karl Marx? Define “manorialism”. Define “mercantilism”. Bell Ringer #8 – 4/15/11. Define “Communism” Give a nation that once represented Communism. In what year did Karl Marx write a book to outline Communist ideals. The Bourgeoisie.

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Bell Ringer #9 – 4/25/11

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  1. Bell Ringer #9 – 4/25/11 • Who was Karl Marx? • Define “manorialism”. • Define “mercantilism”.

  2. Bell Ringer #8 – 4/15/11 Define “Communism” Give a nation that once represented Communism. In what year did Karl Marx write a book to outline Communist ideals.

  3. The Bourgeoisie • Karl Marx said “middle class” merchants, the bourgeoisie (boorz-wa-zee), became more powerful and challenged nobility. • Marx credited the bourgeoisie for the creation of capitalism in Europe.

  4. The Proletariat Class • Marx resented the bourgeoisie for controlling the means of production. • Complained the working class, called the proletariat, provided the essential labor but suffered from low wages. • Believed proletariat must win the “class struggle” by overthrowing the bourgeoisie in a violent revolution.

  5. Keys to a Proletariat “Victory” • Communism was to be the destruction of Capitalism, to create a “classless” society. • People would share ownership of production, workers would topple the bourgeoisie, and society would succeed w/o government.

  6. Rise of Communism in Russia • Under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin in 1917 the Bolsheviks (Communists) overthrew the Russian gov’t. • Civil war ensued for over 4 years and large estates were broken up. • Labor was relocated to certain industries.

  7. Partner Assignment • Read Page 392 – “A Brave New World” • Copy and answer questions 1 and 2 • Due Tues 4/26

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