something is communist if it relates to the belief that wealth should be shared equally and people should be treated as equals

something is capitalist if it relates to a system where some people own industry privately and make profit for themselves

the bourgeoisie are members of the middle classes

the proletariat are members of the industrial working classes

the aristocracy are the highest social class, usually in countries that have a royal family

Karl Marx and communism

History

This knowledge will provide pupils with an understanding of the significance and reality of different political approaches that existed across Europe in the 20th Century. It will also help pupils understand the rise of democratic socialism throughout the post-war period (Y9).

Pupils will have an understanding of the power of new ideas through their studies of the Renaissance (Y7), the Reformation (Y8) and the Enlightenment (Y8)

The Russian Revolution: did communism completely transform Russian society? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Write the missing word. Karl {{}} developed the idea of communism in the 19th century.

Match each keyword with its correct definition.

According to Marx, which group owned most of the property in an industrialised capitalist society?

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) became the largest political party in which country by 1912?

Russia did not have its own socialist party

Why did Marx think a proletarian revolution in Russia was not likely to happen for a long time?

bourgeoisie take power from the aristocracy

workers exploited for the benefit of the bourgeoisie

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order according to Marx's theories.

Write the missing word. Historians usually use the word {{}} to describe periods of time which experience significant changes, such as the overthrow of a system of government.

What happened to the King Louis XVI during the French Revolution?

Which word is most appropriate for describing someone who refuses to accept or support political reform and social progress?

Write the missing word. During the Industrial Revolution, many cotton mills employed {{}} to clean the tight spaces beneath their machines.

urban death rates fell due to improved housing for workers

urban death rates remained the same as housing for workers was untouched

urban death rates rose due to poor housing for workers

Which statement about living conditions during the Industrial Revolution is most accurate?

the beginning of the Industrial Revolution

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Karl Marx and communism

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.