Karl Marx was considered a social and political revolutionary much in the same way that Thomas Jefferson is revered in democratic nations. The two had similar impacts on the nature of government and society, although under very different principles. As you look to answer the questions below, focus on the manner in which both Thomas Jefferson and Karl Marx motivated change and revolution. What are some similarities between the impact Jefferson and Marx had on government systems?
In what ways did Jefferson and Marx impact social and political change in their respective nations?
Ideological differences aside, what other differences are there between the political and social impact of Karl Marx and Thomas Jefferson?

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

the speech convinced americans that the ussr was an enemy, rather than an ally, which led to the creation of the truman doctrine.