Comrade General Secretary Joseph Stalin’s rise to power in the former Soviet Union was born in the midst of the Russian Revolution of 1917. His association and friendship with Vladimir Lenin also played an integral part in the dictator’s power grab. Stalin participated in the December 1904 oil worker strike in Baku‚ Georgia‚ which ended successfully later that month. It was the first time in Russian history that a collective bargaining agreement was signed between oil company owners and oil workers
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To what extent did Stalin rise to power because of his cunning personality? Explain your answer. [12m] Stalin rose in power because of his cunning and manipulative personality. He used propaganda to manipulate the images he created for himself and Trotsky as he wanted to get more popularity and support from the people because he wanted to portray himself as the legitimate successor and destroy Trotsky’s positive image as Lenin’s chosen successor. Stalin was cunning enough to prevent
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Stalin and the Struggle for Power The Communist Party in the 1920’s‚ Stalin’s Rise to Power and the Defeat of His Rivals. When Lenin died he left no clear successor to lead the Communist Party. Lenin’s Testament criticised all the leading candidates e.g. he described Stalin as ‘not being able to use power with sufficient caution’ and Trotsky for ‘excessive self assurance’. A group of leaders emerged; a ‘collective leadership’. By 1929 one of these leaders‚ Stalin had become a dominant force
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Wednesday‚ 1st December 2010 How did the Bolsheviks consolidate their rule? The Bolsheviks implemented measures which allowed them to strengthen their rule over Russia. Some of these were due to victories‚ which gained them support and respect from the people. Other measures used force. This enabled the Bolsheviks to take control of certain aspects and ensure their rule was reinforced. In my opinion‚ the Bolsheviks treatment of their opposition was the main reason their rule was consolidated
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only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads‚ but to aid all people groaning under the [oppression] of Fascism" - Joseph Stalin. Although this statement is against fascism‚ or dictatorship‚ Stalin was a powerful dictator; as was Adolf Hitler. Winston Churchill‚ however‚ did not use fear to lead. A few influential people of World War II were Adolph Hitler‚ Joseph Stalin‚ and Winston Churchill. Adolf Hitler‚ the Nazi leader‚ was one of the most powerful and infamous dictators in the 20th century’
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How did Lenin consolidate power after 1917? There is little doubt that in the immediate aftermath of the October Revolution‚ the Bolshevik hold on power was by no means secure. Although there were 300‚000 Bolshevik Party members‚ a large part of the population were apathetic towards the Bolshevik Party. The Bolsheviks controlled many major cities‚ but its presence in the countryside was limited. The Bolsheviks succeeded in gaining power in Petrograd not due to their own popularity‚ but largely due
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life lived by many under strict and harsh rulers. It is believed that power is what matters most to a leader ‚ but even more valuable to them is the ability to obtain and maintain this power. It is not initially receiving the power that is difficult‚ but rather the prolonging
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How did the 1784 Election Consolidate Pitt’s Power? In March 1784 the British General Election consolidated William Pitt’s power in many different ways. Before the election Pitt did not have the majority in the House of Commons. Pitt could only rely on about 150 votes whereas Fox and North had around 230. Even with the votes from independent MPs Pitt was still approximately 60 votes short. Also his position in the commons appeared weaker due to the fact that he was the only one in his cabinet to
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How did Hitler consolidate power from 1933-1939? Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and then managed to maintain in power until the end of the Second World War. This was due to many strategies and policies inflicted by the Nazis. For example‚ the Enabling Act‚ eliminating all political threats‚ Nazi propaganda‚ and strength in economy and backing from businesses. The Enabling Act was formed on 23 March 1933. The SS intimidated all the remaining non-Nazi deputies‚ resulting in the Reichstag
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Analyse the rise to power of either Hitler‚ Stalin or Mao. [20] Joseph Stalin became the leader of the USSR after it’s first leader Vladimir Lenin died. Stalin’s rise to power was violent and ruthless‚ however the result was just what he wanted to achieve. In this essay I will analyse the rise to power of Joseph Stalin as well as look at the steps‚ which he took towards becoming a totalitarian leader of the USSR. Joseph Stalin was studying to be a priest but he was expelled for his revolutionary
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