NEP, Industrialisation &'Socialism in One Country'- Stalin as a leader Flashcards
How was the NEP of 1921 a radical divergence from Marxist theory?
because it allowed private enterprise to continue in contradiction to revolutionary socialism
In 1921 what did Lenin say about the NEP?
that it was a necessary compromise to be implemented “seriously and for a long time”
Who wanted to abandon the NEP?
the left, Trotsky, Zinoviev, Kamenev
Who wanted the NEP?
the right, Rykov, Bukharin and Tomsky
What was Stalin’s attitude on the NEP?
Stalin’s attitude was inconsistent fluctuating between a left-leaning position up to 1925 and then support for the NEP’s continuation until 1928
What had all the theories of Marxism-Leninism assumed?
That it was impossible for revolution to survive in a single country due to capitalist countries
In the 1920’s which countries were communist?
the USSR existed as the only communist state in the world
What did those on the left want to commit to?
‘permanent revolution’
In order for a ‘permanent revolution’ what did the left propose the Party should do?
should give maximum support to the Comintern in fomenting revolutions across the world until a true socialist society was achieved everywhere
What pragmatic view did Stalin create from 1923?
that there could be “Socialism in One Country”
Why did the “Socialism in One Country” approach appeal to many in the Party?
as many wanted stability and feared the continuous revolutionary turmoil that Trotsky was advocating
What event enabled Stalin to entrench his position further in the party?
Lenin’s funeral
How did Lenin’s funeral allow Stalin to entrench his position further in the party?
Stalin was placed in charge of arrangements for the funeral
How did Stalin promote the cult of Leninism at his funeral?
he made it a state occasion
Where was Trotsky during Lenin’s funeral?
far away in Sukhum on the Black Sea with serious influenza
