Karl Marx Believed That the Key to Human History Was

question 85

Multiple Choice

Karl Marx believed that the key to human history was class conflict. According to Marxist theory, the bourgeoisie are locked in inevitable conflict with the proletariat. This bitter struggle can end only when members of the working class unite in revolution and throw off their chains of bondage. The result will be a classless society, one free of exploitation, in which everyone will work according to their abilities and receive according to their needs. James M. Henslin, Essentials of Sociology

• A) Argument; conclusion: According to Marxist theory ... with the proletariat.
• B) Nonargument.
• C) Argument; conclusion: This bitter struggle can end ... their chains of bondage.
• D) Argument; conclusion: The result will be a classless society ... to their needs.
• E) Argument; conclusion: Karl Marx believed ... class conflict.