History, for one. Communism is mostly attributed to Karl Marx, whom believed that workers are abused by the upper class. Communism is mainly the belief that one "takes as he needs" rather than own more than what is needed. This idea has failed in practice as Joseph Stalin abused the system.
Socialism<span> and </span>communism<span> are alike in that both are systems of production for use based on public ownership of the means of production and centralized planning.</span>Socialism<span> grows directly out of capitalism; it is the first form of the new society.</span>Communism<span> is a further development or "higher stage" of </span>socialism<span>.</span>
