Stalin's use of terror Flashcards
1
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What was the purpose of Stalin’s purges and show trials? 4
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enforce collectivization, maintain five-year plans, destroy kulaks, and suppress opposition
2
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When was the Shakhty Show Trial
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1928
3
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When did Lenin die
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jan 1924
4
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What was the Shakhty Show Trial of 1928?
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53 engineers accused of counter-revolutionary activity due to declining production. Five were executed, 44 imprisoned
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