Karl Marx was considered a social and political revolutionary much in the same way that Thomas Jefferson is revered in democratic nations. The two had similar impacts on the nature of government and society, although under very different principles. As you look to answer the questions below, focus on the manner in which both Thomas Jefferson and Karl Marx motivated change and revolution. What are some similarities between the impact Jefferson and Marx had on government systems?
In what ways did Jefferson and Marx impact social and political change in their respective nations?
Ideological differences aside, what other differences are there between the political and social impact of Karl Marx and Thomas Jefferson?