Prior to 1917, the most recent political innovations had centered on the growth of democracies and republics and shifts away from monarchies. In 1–2 sentences, explain why the creation of the world’s first communist nation was significant.(2 points)

The creation of the world's first communist nation was significant because it marked a radical departure from the prevailing political system, shifting the focus to the establishment of a classless society and the collective ownership of resources and means of production. Additionally, it sparked a global ideological and political divide between the communist and capitalist camps.