Question

document c
source: marriage law of the peoples republic of china, 1950
the feudal marriage system based on arbitrary and compulsory arrangements, and the supremacy of man over woman, and in disregard of the interest of the children, is abolished. the new democratic marriage system, which is based on the free choice of partners, on monogamy, on equal rights for both sexes, and on the protection of the lawful interests of women and children, is put into effect
y: did
communism
have a positive or
negative impact?
how know?
document d
source: joseph stalin - speech to industrial managers, 1931.
\to slacken the tempo would mean falling behind. and those who fall behind get beaten. but we do not want to be beaten. no, we refuse to be beaten! one feature of the history of old russia was the continual beatings she suffered because of her backwardness
now that we have overthrown capitalism and power is in our hands, in the hands of the people, we have a fatherland, and we will defend its independence. do you want our communist fatherland to be beaten and to lose its independence? if you do not want this you must put an end to its backwardness in the shortest possible time and develop genuine bolshevik tempo in building up its communist system of economy. there is no other way. that is why lenin said on the eve of the october revolution: \either perish, or overtake and outstrip the advanced capitalist countries.\
y: did
communism
have a positive or
negative impact?
how know?
document e
source: marriage law of the peoples republic of china, 1950
the feudal marriage system based on arbitrary and compulsory arrangements, and the supremacy of man over woman, and in disregard of the interest of the children, is abolished. the new democratic marriage system, which is based on the free choice of partners, on monogamy, on equal rights for both sexes, and on the protection of the lawful interests of women and children, is put into effect
y: did
communism
have a positive or
negative impact?
how know?

Explanation:

To determine the impact of communism, we analyze each document:

• Document C (1950 Chinese Marriage Law): Communism (via the new marriage system) abolished feudal marriage practices (arbitrary arrangements, male supremacy, disregard for children). It established a democratic system with free partner choice, monogamy, gender equality, and protection of women/children. This shows a positive impact on social relations (gender equality, family structure).
• Document D (Stalin’s 1931 Speech): Communism aimed to end Russia’s backwardness, defend the fatherland’s independence, and build a communist economy. The push for rapid industrialization (Bolshevik tempo) was to overtake capitalist countries, preventing “perishing.” This shows a positive impact on national development (economic/industrial progress, sovereignty).

We know this by examining the policies (marriage reform, industrialization drive) and their goals (equality, development) under communist governance.

Answer:

Communism had a positive impact. From Document C, it abolished feudal marriage systems and established a democratic, equal marriage system protecting women/children. From Document D, it drove efforts to end backwardness, defend independence, and build a communist economy to overtake capitalist nations. These policies improved social relations and national development.