Some Marxists Believe That Conflict Between Medieval Burghers and Small

question 68

Multiple Choice

Some Marxists believe that conflict between medieval burghers and small merchants on the one hand, and the nobility on the other, led to the creation of modern capitalism, which was distinct from either of the opposing forces. What would Marx call this model of historical change?

• A) a critical model
• B) a functional model
• C) the dialectical model
• D) a class-consciousness model
• E) a nihilist model

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