Marx bio

Marxism Throughout History

By jenna&micah
  • Karl Marx's Birth

    Karl Marx's Birth

    Karl Marx was born into comfortable middle-class home in Germany.
  • Rheinische Zeitung

    Rheinische Zeitung

    Marx became a journalist for this radical newspaper. He started spreading his views on social classes and economics. Beginning of spread of Marxism
  • Period: to

    Marx writes Economic and philosophical manuscripts of 1844

    A series of notes that describe the ideas of Karl Marx. Not published within his lifetime.
  • Poverty of Philosphy published

    Poverty of Philosphy published

    Wished to implement his ideas and claimed that a 'revolutionary movement required" from the standpoint of a truly "scientific materialist" philosophy
  • Revolution 1848

    Revolution 1848

    A series of upheavals led by new communist movements in Europe
  • Death of Marx

    Death of Marx

    Passed away due to lung bronchitis 2 years after his wife's death
  • Bolshevick Revolution

    Bolshevick Revolution

    Initiated by millions of people who changed the olden ways of Russia into modern communism. Led and influenced by Marxism and Leninism.
  • Lenin comes into power in Soviet Union

    Lenin comes into power in Soviet Union

    used ideas of marxism to fuel his own theory, Leninism. Spread the theory thoughout Russia and eastern Europe.
  • Stalin becomes ruler

    Stalin becomes ruler

    Appointed to the newly created office of general secretary of the Communist Party.
  • Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 published

    Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 published

    Published by researchers in the Soviet Union. Most likely used for Propaganda
  • Communist China

    Communist China

    it has roots in the May Fourth Movement of 1919. Led by Mao Zedong. Founded on ideas of Marxism and Leninism with a rural based on China's social situation today.