History of Europe

Why was the communist system created by Lenin and Stalin seen as a rejection of Western capitalism?

1. Economic equality. Communism aimed to create a classless society in which everyone was平等of wealth and resources, unlike capitalism, where wealth is privately owned and distributed unevenly.

2. Workers' control of production. In a communist system, workers own and control the means of production (factories, farms, etc.), while in capitalism, they are owned by private individuals or corporations.

3. Centralized planning. Communist economies are centrally planned by the government, which makes decisions about what goods and services to produce, how to produce them, and how to distribute them. In contrast, capitalist economies are decentralized, and decisions are made by individual producers and consumers.

4. State ownership of property. In a communist system, the state owns most property, including land, factories, and businesses, whereas in capitalism, most property is privately owned.

5. Elimination of private property. Communism seeks to eliminate private property, arguing that it leads to inequality and exploitation, while capitalism is based on the protection of private property rights.