Five communist countries: Cuba est 1961, North Korea est 1948, Vietnam est 1976, Laos est 1975, China est 1949 (Not fully communist).

Communism: A system where the state (government) plans and controls the economy in order to create a classless society. All work, goods, and property are owned by the government and shared with the people.

Government is put into power by a revolution: Characteristic

Cuba: A country where the government was put into power by a revolution

Everything belongs to everybody: Characteristic

Foods, Goods & Services: Things that are shared with everybody

Classless Society (Everyone is equal): Characteristic

No private properties (Buisness’s): Characteristic

Government controls the production of goods & services: Characteristic

Limited Freedom: Characteristic