Question

"It is proved in the pamphlet that the war of 1914-18 was imperialistic (that is, an annexationist, predatory, plunderous war) on the part of both sides; it was a war for the division of the world, for the partition and repartition of colonies, "spheres of influence" of finance capital, etc. Proof of what was the true social, or rather, the true class character of the war is naturally to be found, not in the diplomatic history of the war, but in an analysis of the objective position of the ruling classes in all the belligerent countries. In order to depict this objective position one must not take examples or isolated data (in view of the extreme complexity of the phenomena of social life it is always possible to select any number of examples or separate data to prove any proposition), but the whole of the data concerning the basis of economic life in all the belligerent countries and the whole world." V.I. Lenin, 1920 This passage would seem to condemn A) Capitalism. B) Communism. C) Militarism. D) Socialism.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A: capitalism.

Explanation:

In his book, Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism , Vladimir Lenin describes how capitalism was used in order to create war and ensure bigger imperialist profits. He stated that Capitalism caused the division of the world among undeveloped countries and great powers.

According to Lenin, Capitalism was used as the main weapon to sustain colonialism and exploit people and finance capital.