What were communists back then?

Answer 1

Communists, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, were individuals or groups advocating for a political and economic ideology based on the ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, which sought to establish a classless society through the abolition of private property and the means of production being owned collectively. They believed that capitalism led to class struggle and social inequality, and aimed to replace it with a system where resources and wealth were distributed according to need. Prominent examples of communist movements included the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia in 1917 and the rise of communist parties in various countries throughout the 20th century. The ideology often led to the establishment of one-party states that suppressed dissent and promoted state control over many aspects of life.