Stalin Flashcards
What position made him powerful.
He held general secretary so he knew everyone’s downfalls and poor decisions.
What had he mastered?
Theory of marxism/Lenism.
What did he do with Lenin in 1922/3
As he was falling ill he placed himself closely so then he could claim that he knew what lenin wanted.
What did the other people think of him.
A crude and violent man, supported by what lenin said in his will.
What was his role in 1917
He didnt play a very big role in revolution and was overshadowed by people like Trotsky.
How did he seize power?
By replacing his opposition one by one through the power struggle.
Why did lenin not want him in power?
He thought it would be an awful decision as he recognised stalin would not be appropriate.
Why did lenin not want him in power?
He thought it would be an awful decision as he recognised stalin would not be appropriate.
World revolution or socialism in one country?
He believed to perfect practice in one county then others would follow suit.
What did the opposition think?
He was vastly underrated.
