WHS.SS.17.B
Identify the historical origins and characteristics of communism, including the influence of Karl Marx.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical originscharacteristicscommunismKarl Marx
Skills
- identify (historical origins of communism) #dok1
- identify (characteristics of communism) #dok1
- describe (the influence of Karl Marx) #dok2
- summarize (distinguishing features of communism) #dok2
- analyze (the development of communism from its origins) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the historical origins of communism. #dok1
- I can identify characteristics of communism. #dok1
- I can describe the influence of Karl Marx on the development of communism. #dok2
- I can summarize the distinguishing features of communism as an economic and political system. #dok2
- I can analyze how communism developed from its origins and the role Karl Marx played in shaping its ideas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Communism developed as a response to historical and economic conditions and was heavily influenced by Karl Marx.
- Understanding communism requires examining both its basic characteristics and the historical context in which it emerged.
Essential Questions
- What historical conditions led to the emergence of communism?
- What are the defining characteristics of communism as a political and economic system?
- How did Karl Marx influence the development and spread of communist ideas?
- In what ways has communism differed from other economic systems throughout history?
- Why is it important to understand the origins and characteristics of communism in world history?