Russian Revolution Class Starter

“The biggest problem with trying to get Canadian students to fully comprehend the concept of

communism is that even the poorest child in the class has eaten a meal in the past 24 hours.”

What’s the point this statement is trying to make?

Today’s Agenda: a) Karl Marx’s Comm. Man. review

b) Capitalism vs communism notes

c) Communist PMI (2 diff’t views)

d) If time…continue with R.R slideshow

Capitalism Communism

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Yes, you do have to draw:-)

Capitalism or Communism?

“All industry, business and agriculture should be owned by private people or firms. Competitionbetween rival factories or shops or farms willcause prices to fall, and make firms more efficient.”

“Everything belongs to the state and should be runby the government on behalf of the people.” A classlesssociety achieved by overthrowing capitalism by revolution.”

Capitalism or Communism?

No private person should be allowed to profitfrom the work of other citizens.

Any person should be free to start a businessand employ people.

Capitalism or Communism?

Any profit he or she makes is reward for hard work.

All profits, instead of going into the pockets of oneowner or even shareholders, goes to the state - everyonebenefits.

Capitalism or Communism?

Lower average standard of living, but (in theory)everyone equal.

Average standard of living higher,but a wide spread between rich and poor.

Capitalism or Communism?

Fairness and equality for all.

Opportunity for all.

Capitalism or Communism?

A controlled economy.

A free economy.

Capitalism or Communism?

Choice of many parties for Government(ex: Liberal, NDP, etc.), chosen by thepeople. A democracy.

Only one party of Government - no needfor any more.

Capitalism or Communism

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Capitalism or Communism?

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Something to think about:

“Only in a capitalist country is it possible for a person

to starve to death in a McDonald’srestaurant.”

Capitalism or Communism?

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