Stalins Rise To Power 1924-1929 Flashcards
What happened to the troika in 1924-25?
Kamenev and zinoviev left to support Trotsky’s left opposition
What is the power vacuum?
When there is no specific individual that is the obvious choice to become leader
What was effective about Lenin’s leadership?
He worked on the basis of his personality and authority, he had respect from fellow leaders as he masterminded the revolution and government
What and when and why was the troika?
Stalin, Kamenev and Zinoviev formed alliance April 1923, to fight Trotsky and his aims
How did people view Stalin when the troika was first formed?
Underrated and unpopular
What was the issue when it came to collective leadership?
Lenin dominated the government successfully and it was difficult to imagine the future without one single leader
What was collective leadership?
When there is a government not dominated by one single person, a Marxist theory supported by Lenin
Who was in favour of collective leadership?
Those who didn’t want Trotsky to come out on top in power
Who was there to help Lenin after his stroke?
Stalin
Whose support was vital when it came to gaining power?
The Politburo- the most important government. It was a case of getting support within the party not the Soviet Union
When did the power vacuum begin?
Before Lenin’s death after his fist stroke in 1922
