Question

which historical figure was one of the first people to propose communism as a solution to the problems created by the industrial revolution? a. robert owen b. adam smith c. william blake d. karl marx

Explanation:

Robert Owen was a utopian socialist who tried to create cooperative communities as a response to the ills of the Industrial Revolution. Adam Smith was an economist associated with capitalism. William Blake was a poet and artist, not a major figure in proposing communism. Karl Marx developed a more comprehensive theory of communism later.

Answer:

A. Robert Owen