Chapter 12 - Government, propaganda and foreign relations Flashcards
What did Stalin do with factionalism?
Banned it - no more alliances could be formed
What did Stalin present his rule as being in compared to Lenin?
Seen as a continuation of Lenin’s legacy
What method did Stalin use to gain more support?
. Propaganda
. Images of happy, productive workers reinforced the socialist message about industrialisation and collectivisation
What did Stalin believe in, in terms of foreign policy?
Believed in socialism in one country and foreign affairs with China and Germany
How did Stalin view the Comintern?
Saw it as a nuisance
What did the Comintern believe in?
Pursued the idea of permanent revolution but Stalin saw this as impossible and unrealistic
When was the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) formed?
1921
Which Chinese party did Stalin support instead of the CCP?
. Stalin backed up the GMD party which was the revolutionary-nationalist movement
. He believed that the GMD was more likely to bring stability on Russia’s eastern borders
Who criticised Stalin for not supporting the CCP?
Trotsky and the left of the Bolshevik party
When was the Treaty of Berlin signed and what did it do for Russia?
. 1929
. Russia received large financial credits from German banks
Who did Stalin appoint to the Comintern?
Loyal yes-men
What was the effect on communist parties in other countries?
Strict discipline was imposed on the communist parties in countries such as France, Germany and Italy
