Marx believed that the proletariat, or working class, held the power to overthrow the capitalist system and create a socialist society. He believed that the bourgeoisie, or the wealthy class, would never willingly give up their power and wealth, so it was necessary for the proletariat to rise up in revolution. Marx believed that this revolution would ultimately lead to the establishment of a classless society.

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According to Marx

Question 18

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According to Marx,

A) Only a revolution of industrial workers, the proletariat, can save humanity.
B) Only a revolution led by the peasantry can save humanity.
C) The aristocracy needs to monitor its resources to stay in power.
D) The state has the obligation to provide welfare to its workers.

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