Curated OER
The Declaration Versus The Communist Manifesto
Upper graders put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test when they are asked to mark which of several statements are from either the Constitution or the Communist Manifesto. A class discussion follows. Use this resource as...
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The Communist Manifesto
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 24 multiple choice questions about The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Communist Manifesto
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
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Capitalism and Socialism/Communism
In this capitalism, socialism, and communism study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided and add notes of their own. Students respond to 2 reflection questions.
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Follow the Marx
Students explore communism from historical and theoretical perspectives to present to fellow classmates at a teach-in. Each team of students be responsible for researching and presenting on one of the suggested topics in the lesson.
New York State Education Department
Global History and Geography Examination: January 2011
Using primary and secondary sources—including classics such as the Communist Manifesto—class members consider the effects of these ideas on the course of history. Another essay prompt explores geography and history, while multiple-choice...
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A Brief History of Vietnam (1858-2004) and Its Evolving Communist System
Students examine the French colonization of Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and the current evolving Communist system. They develop political maps, outline the major events of the Vietnam War, write an essay, and compare/contrast democracy...
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The Age of the "Isms"
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding government and society. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Other
Australian National University: Communist Manifesto
This site is an English translation of the original Communist manifesto written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
Yale University
The Avalon Project: Manifesto of the Communist Party
Complete text of the Communist Manifesto.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
Read the full text of one of the world's most influential political documents "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Communism
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Karl Marx
This site features the author Karl Marx including the full text of The Communist Manifesto.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Karl Marx (1818 1883)
The life and work of philosopher Karl Marx is surveyed with links to full-text translations of The Communist Manifesto and other tracts.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Karl Marx: Father of Communism
Summarizes the capitalist conditions, brought on by the Industrial Revolution, that led to the fostering of the socialist ideas espoused by Karl Marx, and to the writing of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Manifesto of the Laodong Party
Ho Chi Minh wrote this manifesto in Februay 1951 to broaden his support among the working classes of Vietnam.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Homepage
This site from the Marxists Internet Archive provides a detailed explanation including quotations from Engels and Marx, as well as explication. Links defining terms are helpful, as is the suggested further reading link.
Victorian Web
Brown University: Victorian Web: Karl Marx (1818 1883)
This site provides a detailed biography of Karl Marx. Links to related essays and articles are provided within The Victorian Web. This article is somewhat brief but provides good information on the subject.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Glossary of People: Ma
This page, from a glossary of figures important in the intellectual history of Marxism, features brief biographies of James Ramsay MacDonald to Karl Marx (and members of his family) to Guiseppe Mazzini.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Engels, Friedrich (1820 1895)
Brief entry provides links and a list of recommended reading for understanding Engels (1820-1895 CE) and his work.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Friedrich Engels
This biographical article focuses on the life of Friedrich Engels, a German-English philosopher and a Marxist. Learn about his influence on Marxism and about his Socialist writings.
Other
Karl Marx's Biography
A biography of Karl Marx, taken from the Granat Encyclopaedia. It includes information on his life, work, and personal references. Contains links to other famous associates and comrades.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Karl Marx
A short introduction to the German economic and political philosopher, Karl Marx. Includes links to other sites about Marx, as well as links to books by or about Marx.