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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karl Marx is known for his role in founding Communism. He predicted that workers would eventually rebel against factory owners, seize control of the economy, and establish a government for the people. Marx\u2019s ideas greatly influenced Communist governments throughout the 20th century and still impact economic discussions today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about his life and theories in the link below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.english-online.at\/history\/karl-marx\/marx-thinker.htm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “radical”<\/em><\/strong> mean in the sentence “He turned to journalism and became an editor of a radical<\/strong> newspaper.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “vassal”<\/em><\/strong> mean in the sentence “He argued that this conflict of classes happened throughout history. In the ancient world there were masters and slaves, in the Middle Ages lords and vassals<\/strong>, in the industrial world of the 19th century there were middle class owners and workers.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “crack down”<\/em><\/strong> mean in the sentence “When France became one of Prussia’s allies, the French government cracked down<\/strong> on people who criticized them.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How do you think Marx\u2019s ideas about workers\u2019 revolutions reflect the struggles of the working class during his time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you agree with Marx\u2019s view that capitalism leads to inequality? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How did Marx\u2019s personal experiences, such as his time in Paris and London, shape his beliefs about workers and the economy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How do you think Marx\u2019s theories influenced the development of Communist governments in the 20th century?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think Marx\u2019s ideas are still relevant in today’s society? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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