Communism
The social theory by Karl Marx
Definition
A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all properties in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
Examples
- The U.S.S.R From 1922-1991
- China from 1949-present
Interesting facts
Fact #1
The Communist flag primary consisted of yellow hammer and sickle. The hammer stood for the industrial working class while the sickle represented the agricultural workers.
Fact #2
In China of 1958, Mao Zedong led the nation on ' Great Leap Forward' wherein he made plans to remake China which resulted in massive starvation. 30 million died in largest famine of human history.