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
Create a chart similar to below, then place following
images, quotes, etc. under the appropriate heading.
Capitalism
Communism
Make the 1st
row very large
for a drawing
Capitalism or Communism?
Yes, you do have to draw:-)
Capitalism or Communism?
“Everything belongs to the state and should be run
by the government on behalf of the people.” A classless
society achieved by overthrowing capitalism by revolution.”
“All industry, business and agriculture should be
owned by private people or firms. Competition
between rival factories or shops or farms will
cause prices to fall, and make firms more efficient.”
Capitalism or Communism?
No private person should be allowed to profit
from the work of other citizens.
Any person should be free to start a business
and 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 one
owner or even shareholders, goes to the state - everyone
benefits.
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 the
people. A democracy.
Only one party of Government - no need
for any more.
Capitalism or Communism
Answers
Capitalism or Communism?
The
Final
4
Capitalism or Communism?
Something to think about:
“Only in a capitalist country
is it possible for a person
to starve to death in a McDonald’s
restaurant.”
Capitalism or Communism?
http://www.wku.edu/Library/onlinexh/sanders/cartoons/world/communism.jpg
http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/redclyde/rc086.htm
Capitalism or Communism?
Capitalism or Communism?
http://pubs.socialistreviewindex.org.uk/sr272/birchall.htm
Capitalism or Communism?
Capitalism or Communism?
http://www.nfne.co.uk/flame_capcom.html