Question

Which statement best compares the outcomes sought by capitalists and communists?
Capitalists believed that the state should enact policies to protect domestic
• industries. Communists wanted the abolition of the state in favor of a classless society.
Capitalists believed that the state should only protect private property.
Communists wanted the abolition of the state in favor of a classless society.
Capitalists believed that the state should only protect private property.
• Communists wanted the government to create laws limiting child labor and
Capitalists wanted the abolition of the state in favor of a classless society.
Communists believed that the state should only protect private property.

Answer 1

"Capitalists believed that the state should only protect private property. Communists wanted the abolition of the state in favor of a classless society."

This best captures the core goals: capitalism defends private property and market rights; classical communism seeks the overthrow of private property and ultimately a stateless, classless society.