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 complete sentences, explain why the creation of the world's first communist nation was significant.

Question

Write in your own words.

Answer 1

The creation of the world's first communist nation, the Soviet Union in 1917, was significant because it introduced a new form of government and economic system based on Marxist ideology and collective ownership of resources, challenging the dominant capitalist systems of the time.