After the death of Vladimir Lenin in 1924, a leadership struggle ensued within the Bolshevik party, with Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin as the main contenders
Trotsky advocated for socialism in one country, while Stalin promoted permanent revolution.
False
Stalin's strategy focused on exporting the revolution globally, while Trotsky aimed to industrialize the Soviet Union.
False
Stalin exiled Trotsky in 1929 after outmaneuvering him politically.
True
Stalin appealed to nationalism by promoting the idea of "socialism in one country".
True
Stalin's shrewd political maneuvering and ability to outmaneuver his rivals allowed him to consolidate power
Stalin used the secret police to eliminate opposition
Stalin appointed loyalists to key positions in the party bureaucracy.
True
When did Stalin implement the first Five-Year Plan?
1928
The goal of the Five-Year Plans was rapid industrialization
Stalin's collectivization policies led to widespread famine and peasant resistance.
True
Who were the two main contenders for leadership after Lenin's death?
Trotsky and Stalin
Order the political strategies of Stalin to consolidate power:
1️⃣ Outmaneuvering Rivals
2️⃣ Controlling the Party Bureaucracy
3️⃣ Appealing to Nationalism
4️⃣ Eliminating Opposition
Stalin used the secret police to purge any remaining opposition
Stalin systematically outmaneuvered and marginalized his main rival, Trotsky, leading to Trotsky's exile
By what means did Stalin eliminate opposition to consolidate his leadership?
Secret police purges
Steps of Stalin's Five-Year Plans, which began in 1928:
1️⃣ Centralized economic planning
2️⃣ State control of production
3️⃣ Rapid industrialization
Stalin's collectivization policies led to widespread famine and peasant resistance, resulting in millions of deaths.
True
Stalin promoted "socialism in one country," while Trotsky advocated for permanent revolution.
Trotsky's support base included the Red Army and intellectuals
What happened to Trotsky after his political defeat by Stalin?
Exiled in 1929
What political position did Stalin promote?
Socialism in one country
What strategy did Stalin use to transform the Soviet economy?
Industrialization and collectivization
Steps Stalin used to gain control over the Communist Party bureaucracy:
1️⃣ Leveraged position as General Secretary
2️⃣ Appointed loyalists to key positions
3️⃣ Gained control over party machinery
Stalin used the secret police to eliminate all political opposition.
True
When did Stalin implement the Five-Year Plans?
1928
What role did the party bureaucracy play in Stalin's consolidation of power?
Gave him control over the Communist Party machinery
What was the primary goal of Stalin's purges?
Elimination of political opponents
Targets of Stalin's purges included Old Bolsheviks, military leaders, and ordinary citizens
Stalin's purges allowed him to consolidate his dictatorship by the mid-1930s.
True
What were two key impacts of Stalin's economic policies on Soviet society?
Famine and fear
Trotsky's support base included the Red Army and intellectuals, whereas Stalin consolidated power through the party bureaucracy
Stalin's shrewd political maneuvering and ability to outmaneuver his rivals allowed him to consolidate power
Stalin systematically marginalized Trotsky, leading to his exile in 1929
Stalin eliminated opposition and consolidated his leadership using the secret police
Stalin outmaneuvered Trotsky, leading to his exile in 1929.
True
What ideology did Stalin use to appeal to nationalism?
Socialism in one country
Match Stalin's allies with their roles:
Lazar Kaganovich ↔️ Supported Stalin against Trotsky
Vyacheslav Molotov ↔️ Prominent member of the Politburo
Kliment Voroshilov ↔️ Military leader who backed Stalin
Stalin used the secret police to purge dissent
Forced collectivization of agriculture was aimed at increasing food supplies for urban areas.