Question

1. which statement best summarizes karl marx view of history?

a. religious conflicts produce historical changes.
b. national rivalries are basic to historical change.
c. individuals play the key role in shaping history.
d. struggles between competing classes shape history.

1. mothers against drunk driving is a campaign against drunk driving, where individuals join together to raise awareness for this issue in society. this campaign would best fit the definition of

a. self interest
b. public property
c. collective responsibility
d. cooperation

1. imposing certain standards of conduct on members of society is called

a. adherence to collective norms
b. collective interest
c. economic equality
d. cooperatives

1. countries have implemented systems of taxation called progressive taxation, which means that people who earn more money are taxed at a higher rate in an attempt to redistribute wealth. therefore, a country implementing progressive taxation is taking steps toward

a. cooperation
b. economic equality
c. public property
d. collective interest

Explanation:

• For question 2, Karl Marx's historical - materialist view emphasizes class struggle as the driving force of historical change.
• For question 3, Mothers Against Drunk Driving shows individuals coming together for a social cause, which is collective responsibility.
• For question 4, imposing standards of conduct on society members is about adhering to collective norms.
• For question 5, progressive taxation aims to redistribute wealth, moving towards economic equality.

Answer:

1. d. Struggles between competing classes shape history.
2. c. collective responsibility
3. a. adherence to collective norms
4. b. economic equality