Lenins Stalin Flashcards
What was the primary purpose of Lenin’s terror during his time?
To consolidate power and eliminate opposition following the Bolshevik Revolution.
True or False: Stalin’s terror in the 1930s was primarily focused on external enemies.
False. Stalin’s terror targeted perceived internal enemies and political rivals.
Fill in the blank: Lenin’s terror was mainly characterized by the use of __________ to suppress dissent.
Cheka (secret police)
What was a significant method used by Stalin during his terror?
The Great Purge, which involved mass arrests and executions.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a common feature of both Lenin’s and Stalin’s terror? A) Political repression B) Economic reforms C) International diplomacy
A) Political repression
What was the Red Terror?
A campaign of political repression initiated by Lenin in 1918.
True or False: Both Lenin and Stalin used propaganda to justify their respective terror campaigns.
True.
Short answer: How did Stalin’s terror differ from Lenin’s in terms of scale?
Stalin’s terror was on a much larger scale, resulting in millions of deaths and widespread fear.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a secret police organization used by Stalin to carry out purges.
NKVD
What was one of the main ideological justifications for Lenin’s terror?
The need to protect the revolution from counter-revolutionaries.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a consequence of Stalin’s terror? A) Increased agricultural productivity B) Widespread famine C) Greater political freedom
B) Widespread famine
Short answer: What was the impact of the purges on the Soviet military?
The purges decimated the officer corps, weakening the military’s effectiveness.
True or False: Lenin’s terror primarily targeted the peasantry.
False. It primarily targeted political opponents and class enemies.
What was the role of show trials during Stalin’s terror?
They were used to publicly execute and discredit political enemies.
Fill in the blank: Lenin’s terror included the execution of __________ as a means of instilling fear.
hostages
Multiple choice: Which event marked the beginning of Stalin’s Great Terror? A) The assassination of Kirov B) The October Revolution C) The Russian Civil War
A) The assassination of Kirov
Short answer: How did the use of terror differ between Lenin and Stalin?
Lenin’s terror was more focused on immediate threats, while Stalin’s was more extensive and systematic.
True or False: Both Lenin and Stalin aimed to create a classless society through their terror tactics.
True.
What was the impact of terror on Soviet society during Stalin’s regime?
It created a climate of fear and distrust among the populace.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a campaign of forced collectivization that led to widespread suffering and death.
Holodomor
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes a difference between Lenin’s and Stalin’s approach to terror? A) Lenin’s was more focused on ideology B) Stalin’s was more personal and arbitrary C) Both were equally systematic
B) Stalin’s was more personal and arbitrary
Short answer: What was one major outcome of Lenin’s terror?
The establishment of a one-party state.
True or False: Lenin’s terror was characterized by a lack of organized structure.
False. It had a structured approach through the Cheka.
What was the main goal of Stalin’s purges?
To eliminate any potential threats to his power within the Communist Party and the state.
