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Karl Marx's Birth
Karl Marx was born into comfortable middle-class home in Germany. -
Rheinische Zeitung
Marx became a journalist for this radical newspaper. He started spreading his views on social classes and economics. Beginning of spread of Marxism -
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Marx writes Economic and philosophical manuscripts of 1844
A series of notes that describe the ideas of Karl Marx. Not published within his lifetime. -
Poverty of Philosphy published
Wished to implement his ideas and claimed that a 'revolutionary movement required" from the standpoint of a truly "scientific materialist" philosophy -
Revolution 1848
A series of upheavals led by new communist movements in Europe -
Death of Marx
Passed away due to lung bronchitis 2 years after his wife's death -
Bolshevick Revolution
Initiated by millions of people who changed the olden ways of Russia into modern communism. Led and influenced by Marxism and Leninism. -
Lenin comes into power in Soviet Union
used ideas of marxism to fuel his own theory, Leninism. Spread the theory thoughout Russia and eastern Europe. -
Stalin becomes ruler
Appointed to the newly created office of general secretary of the Communist Party. -
Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 published
Published by researchers in the Soviet Union. Most likely used for Propaganda -
Communist China
it has roots in the May Fourth Movement of 1919. Led by Mao Zedong. Founded on ideas of Marxism and Leninism with a rural based on China's social situation today.
