Class Struggles and Communism Concepts

The video introduces communism, also known as Marxism, founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It explores the concept of class struggles throughout history, highlighting examples like the American Revolution. The Industrial Revolution introduced new class dynamics between the bourgeoisie and proletariat. Communism aims for a classless society through wealth redistribution. However, it faces challenges like killing incentives and creating new class struggles. The video concludes with a discussion on the pros and cons of communism.

Who are the two German political theorists associated with the foundation of Communism?

• Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh

• Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

• Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht

What is the main idea behind the concept of class struggles according to Marx and Engels?

• The ongoing conflict between those who have resources and those who do not

• The conflict between different political ideologies

• The struggle between different nations

• The competition between different economic systems

Which historical event is used as an example of class struggle in the transcript?

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

During the Industrial Revolution, who were considered the 'Bourgeois'?

• The government officials

• The landowners

• The factory owners and investors

• The factory workers

What term is used to describe the working class during the Industrial Revolution?

• Bourgeois

• Proletariat

• Peasantry

• Aristocracy

According to Marx and Engels, what is the expected result of class struggles?

• A capitalist society

• A classless society

• A feudal society

• A democratic society

What is a key feature of a classless society as envisioned by Marx and Engels?

• A strong central government

• Equal distribution of wealth

• A free market economy

• Private ownership of property

What is one positive aspect of Communism mentioned in the transcript?

• It allows for free market trade

• It encourages individual competition

• It creates a utopian society where everyone is equal

• It promotes rapid industrial growth

What is a potential negative aspect of Communism related to incentives?

• It increases motivation to work harder

• It eliminates the need for education

• It can reduce the incentive to excel

• It encourages excessive competition

Why might Communism not work in reality according to the transcript?

• It eliminates all forms of government

• It leads to economic prosperity

• It promotes individual wealth accumulation

• It creates a new class of decision-makers