Qs for Engles' Principles of Communism - 0506a

ANSWER ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS IN YOUR OWN WORDS! Grammar and spelling count.

1. How does Engles define "proletariat?"

2. How did the proletariat come into existence according to Engles?

3. How does Engles define "bourgeoisie?"

4. What does Engles mean when he says, "Labor is a commodity?"

5. Summarize section 11, "What were the immediate consequences of the industrial revolution…"

6. What is Engles description of communism?

7. Why does Engles hate private property so much?

8. Of the 12 revolutionary goals listed in section 18 of Engles' work, which two seem to be the best ideas to you and which 2 seem to be the worst? Why?

9. Does Engles believe that the communist revolution must be a world-wide revolution? Explain.

10. What is Engles opinion of how humans will be, work, and behave under the communist system he hopes will come into existence? (Section 20)

11. What is your opinion of Engles' essay? Does it make sense to you? Do you agree or disagree with it? It is realistic?