Marxism
Who was the founder of Marxism?
Karl Marx
When was Michael Manley born?
1924
What was the name of the Soviet leader who famously declared that the USSR would build socialism in one country, in opposition to the idea of worldwide socialist revolution?
Joseph Stalin
According to Marxism, what is the name for the social class that owns the means of production?
The bourgeoisie
In what decade did Michael Manley serve as the Prime Minister of Jamaica?
1970's / 1980's
What was the name of the philosophical school that Marx drew heavily from in developing his ideas about historical materialism?
Hegelianism
What is the title of the most famous work by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, which outlines the principles of Marxism?
The Communist Manifesto
Michael Manley was the leader of which political party in Jamaica?
Portia Not Pretty (PNP)
Michael Manley's policies of democratic socialism in Jamaica were controversial and faced opposition from both local and international forces. What was the name of the group formed by Jamaican business leaders to oppose his policies?
Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ)
What is the name of the German philosopher who was a major influence on Karl Marx?
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
In the 1970s, Michael Manley pursued a policy of democratic socialism in Jamaica, which included nationalization of industries and land reform. What was the name of this policy?
The Jamaicanization Policy
Michael Manley was a strong advocate for pan-Africanism and played a prominent role in the formation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. In what year was this group established?
Politics of Change
What term does Marxism use to describe the process by which capitalism creates a growing underclass of people who are excluded from full participation in society?
Precarization
Michael Manley was a prominent figure in the Non-Aligned Movement, a group of countries that were not aligned with either the Western or Eastern bloc during the Cold War. In what year did he serve as the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement?
1979
Michael Manley's legacy in Jamaica is still debated today, with some viewing him as a champion of social justice and others criticizing him for his authoritarian tendencies. What was the name of the documentary film released in 2006 that examined his life and political career?
Michael Manley: The Making of a Leader