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The history of socialism has its origins in the 1789 French Revolution and the changes which it brought, although it has precedents in earlier movements and ideas.
Marxist–Leninist states
| Country | Since | Party |
|---|---|---|
| People’s Republic of China | 1 October 1949 | Communist Party of China |
| Republic of Cuba | 1 January 1959 | Communist Party of Cuba |
| Lao People’s Democratic Republic | 2 December 1975 | Lao People’s Revolutionary Party |
| Socialist Republic of Vietnam | 2 September 1945 | Communist Party of Vietnam |
What was the first country to become socialist?
The first socialist state was the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, established in 1917.
Is there such a thing as real socialism?
By these historical standards, real socialism has happened dozens of times. Look at Lenin’s Bolsheviks. Before World War I, they were a powerless band of socialist fanatics. Fellow socialists often loathed them, but for their dogmatism and cruelty, not lack of commitment to socialism.
Yes, Socialism has worked. If you look at attempts at socialism, Most of them were successful and had great standards of living. Let me dispel any stereotypes you hold. . . No, The soviet union, China (or their satilight states) were not socialist. They had had a capitalist mode of production, Just more of an authoritarian one.
Socialism in the United States began with utopian communities in the early 19th century such as the Shakers, the activist visionary Josiah Warren and intentional communities inspired by Charles Fourier. Labor activists, usually British, German, or Jewish immigrants, founded the Socialist Labor Party in 1877.
What was socialism in the 20th century?
Socialism in the 20th Century In the 20th century—particularly after the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the formation of the Soviet Union—social democracy and communism emerged as the two most dominant socialist movements throughout the world.