Stalin - Power Struggle Flashcards
1
Q
The three ruling alliances with years…
A
The Triumvirate - 1923
The Dumvirate - 1925
Right Oppotion - 1928
2
Q
Who was in the Triumvirate?
A
Zinoviev
Kamenev
Stalin
3
Q
Who was in the Duumvirate?
A
Bukharin
Stalin
4
Q
Who was in the New Opposition?
A
Stalin
5
Q
Main reasons why Stalin emerged as leader over Trotsky?
A
His role as general secretary
Back handed tactics
6
Q
Who did Stalin use his role as general secretary to beat Troksky?
A
Fill meetings with supporters
Manipulating people’s views - hand book on communism
7
Q
How did Stalin use Back handed tactics to beat Trotsky?
A
Jumping from left to right wing
Delaying Bukharins plane - ‘Health Checks’
Fake rumours about alliances (Zinoviev & Kamenev)
