10 Interesting Fact About The history and influence of socialism

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• Socialism is a political and philosophical movement based on the principles of collectivism, cooperatives, social justice, egalitarism, solidarity, and absolute human rights.
• Humanitarian and egalitarism ideas behind socialism emerged in the 18th century, in response to the economic injustice faced by society under the capitalism system.
• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels are the two most influential intellectuals behind the theory and practice of modern socialism.
• In 1917, the Bolshevik revolution brought political victory to socialists in Russia and founded the first socialist republic in the world.
• Other socialist countries that were established after the Bolshevik revolution included China, North Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, and Laos.
• Socialist countries are one of the main factors that strengthen the cold war between the Western Block and the Eastern Block.
• Throughout the world, people involved in the socialist movement have helped achieve some important economic and social reforms.
• Socialism has inspired progressive and anti-imperialism movements throughout the world.
• Now, socialism is one of the biggest political ideologies in the world, especially in countries in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
• The United States also experienced an increase in interest in socialism among most people.