Stalin and The Power Struggle Flashcards
1
Q
When was Lenin’s death
A
1924 January
2
Q
What did Stalin apparently do to be able to do the speech at Lenin’s funeral?
A
Told Trotsky it was a day earlier so he would not think he had time to come
3
Q
When was Lenin’s testament suppressed?
A
May 1924
4
Q
Why was Testament not published?
A
It criticised the while of Politburo especially Stalin however other had incentive to not post
5
Q
Why was the triumvirate formed?
A
To get rid of Trotsky using his unpopularity within the party
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