The factors that contributed to Stalin becoming the next leader are plentiful and can mostly be divided into Stalin’s own strengths and the weaknesses of his most important rival‚ Trotsky. All the factors can also be linked in one way or another‚ as shall be seen in this answer. One of the most important reasons why Stalin won the power struggle is that he used his high positions in the Communist party and the power that came with it to his advantage. Several factors fall under this category.
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How far were divisions among its opponents responsible for the survival of tsarist rule in the years 1881 to 1905? The divisions of its opponents were a major factor in the survival of tsarist state however; it is not the only factor as there are others. The divisions are big in helping survival but the ruthless use of repression by Alexander the third and Nicolas the second were also very helpful to the autocracy in ensuring continuance. Another major factor involved is the support of the Tsar
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The Trials and Tribulations of Jewish Radicals and Revolutionaries The Jewish community in Eastern Europe has historically been a long suffering community amidst many other suffering communities. Racial‚ religious‚ and ethnic violence have all been targeted at the Jews‚ especially in times of trouble. It is no wonder than that many Jewish intellectuals in Europe‚ especially in the Russian empire‚ turned to radical or revolutionary solutions to solve the social ills that plagued both their communities
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A History of 19th and 20th Century Russia A society’s understanding of its history is crucial to a society’s perception and definition of itself. During the 1980s the Soviet Union underwent a cultural revival‚ whereby the Russian people‚ prompted by Mikhail Gorbachev’s invitation to glasnost (more openness)‚ began critically re-examining Soviet and pre-revolutionary history. As the nation engaged in oral discussions and literary readings to study their past‚ they started to reassess the Soviet
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Essay Question: Discuss the economic‚ social and political grievances in Russia at the turn of the C20th and their contribution to the downfall of the Romanov Dynasty. Nicholas II‚ the last tsar of Russia‚ had neither the qualities nor the desire to rule imperial Russia. Born in Tsarskoye Selo in 1868‚ Nicholas was the eldest son of Alexander III‚ the fearsome tsar who had reimposed autocracy and oppression on the Russian empire after the murder of Alexander II. Those who met the young tsarevich
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October 17‚ 2010 Chapter 17 (13-24) History Part II/B … Russian Revolution Citation: from "A History of the Modern World" by R.R Palmer 13. Explain Lenin’s view on the “party”? Lenin’s view on the “party”: He demanded strong authority at the top‚ by which the central committee would determine the doctrine (or “party line”) and control personnel at all levels of the organization. He thought the party would strengthen itself by purges‚ expelling all but the most fundamental disagreements
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Long and short-term causes that contributed to the 1917 Revolution By early 1917‚ the existing order in Russia was on the verge of collapse. The spark to the events that ended tsarist rule was ignited on the streets of Petrograd in March 1917. Driven by shortages of food and fuel‚ crowds of hungry citizens and striking workers began spontaneous rioting and demonstrations. The Rominov dynasty was to end after 304 years‚ bought down by the March 1917 revolution. There were many long term causes such
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The French Revolution was a rebellion of the public against their King Louis XVI. France had been one of the most powerful and largest monarchy in Europe at that time. As a result of the French Revolution‚ Louis XVI lost all his authority and was eventually executed. The French Revolution didn’t happen overnight but happened due to a series of events. The Russian Revolution happened much later in history but it’s causes were very similar to the French Revolution. The Russian public was not happy
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How important was the fear of Trotsky becoming leader in explaining Stalin’s victory in the power struggle in the years 1924-1929? (24 marks) Everyone believed Trotsky would take leadership after Lenin died‚ even if they didn’t want him to. No one thought it would be Stalin. Therefore‚ Stalin felt he had to defeat Trotsky in order to become leader. However‚ the fear of Trotsky becoming leader isn’t the only factor in explaining Stalin’s victory in the power struggle. Lenin died‚ January 21
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propaganda to strengthen his rule‚ he established the Pravda. The Pravda controlled what media was available to the public and who could utilize it. The Bolsheviks were in reality the only group aloud to publish propaganda‚ and groups such as the Mensheviks‚ were not aloud to publish. These rules meant that no negative material about the Bolsheviks could legally be published‚ and all the public would ever see‚ would be positive Bolshevik propaganda‚ increasing their support. This is a key characteristic
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