Question

Which of the following is NOT true of the Communist Manifesto?

a. It argued that the proletariat should unite to overthrow capitalism
b. It inspired communist revolutions in Russia, China, and elsewhere
c. It saw social institutions as perpetuating a system of domination and subordination
d. It used "social Darwinism" as a means of justifying class stratification and social inequality

Answer 1

The Communist Manifesto did not use "social Darwinism" to justify class stratification and social inequality.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d. It used "social Darwinism" as a means of justifying class stratification and social inequality.

• The Communist Manifesto argued that the proletariat should unite to overthrow capitalism, which is true (option a).
• The Communist Manifesto did inspire communist revolutions in Russia, China, and elsewhere, making option b true.
• The Communist Manifesto saw social institutions as perpetuating a system of domination and subordination, making option c true.
• However, the Communist Manifesto did not use "social Darwinism" to justify class stratification and social inequality, making option d false.