Vladimir Lenin was one of the leaders of the Bolshevik revolution in 1917. After the revolution, he became the leader of Russia
and transformed it into a communist state. Lenin's political beliefs were most influenced by which person? A) Karl Marx B) Adam Smith C) Thomas Paine D) John Locke
Vladimir Lenin's political beliefs were inspired by the beliefs of Karl Marx. Karl Marx was a 19th century German philosopher who sought to end class divisions. He thought this could be achieved if the proletariat, or working class, owned and controlled everything.
Stimulated by severe economic troubles, which produced radical political movements such as shays rebellion and urged on by a demand for a string central government
