Question

The following passage is from The Communist Manifesto written by Karl Marx in 1848.

“Let the ruling classes tremble at a Communist revolution. The proletarians [workers] have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Working men of all countries, unite!”

Which best explains what Marx hoped to get across?

Workers are slaves and should be inspired to revolt.
Workers should unite in the communist movement.
Workers should scare rulers into giving up their wealth.
Workers must be asked to incite a revolution against the rich.

Answer 1

Workers should unite in the communist movement.

Explanation: Marx is calling for international solidarity among the proletariat — urging workers to join together to overthrow their oppression (they "have nothing to lose but their chains") and win a new order.