Question

1. why did marxism likely find a particular foothold in russia and its politics?

a. marxism appealed to the working class in russia, as well as the intelligentsia, and their frustration with the elite upper class by promising a fairer system of economics.
b. marxism gained a foothold in russia because it detailed the transition from a feudal system (like russia recently had) to an economic paradise.
c. marxism appealed to the russian working class frustration with the upper classes by advocating class warfare.
d. marxism allowed the educated middle class to take advantage of the lower working class by manipulating them into eliminating the elite.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Marxism's focus on a fairer economic system appealed to the working class and intelligentsia in Russia, who were frustrated with the elite upper class. This aligns with the historical context of Russia's social and economic situation before the revolution, where there was significant inequality and discontent among these groups.
• Option B: Marxism's theory is about the transition from capitalism (not feudalism directly) to socialism/communism. Russia was transitioning from feudalism to capitalism, so this misrepresents Marxism's application, making B incorrect.
• Option C: While Marxism does include class struggle, the appeal in Russia was more about the promise of a fairer system (economic justice) rather than just advocating class warfare. The framing in C is too simplistic and less accurate than A.
• Option D: Marxism is about empowering the working class, not allowing the middle class to exploit them. This misinterprets Marxism's goals, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Marxism appealed to the working class in Russia, as well as the intelligentsia, and their frustration with the elite upper class by promising a fairer system of economics.