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how did Stalin manage to overcome his rivals in power by 1929 |
got rid of rivals. made Trotsky less popular by making him miss lenins funeral (wrong date) and made him lose his important job
put himself in powerful position as general secretary of the party - had power to give jobs so people supported him
clever and excellent organiser. made sure his work kept in Moscow , close to Lenin. spoke at his funeral , made people think he was close to him. stopped lenins testament being read to congress of soviets |
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key features of terror under Stalin |
system of labour camps grew
Stalin expanded powers of OGPU
Stalin began purges to get rid of opponents. they were either executed or sent to labour camps (gulag). so harsh between 36-38 known as great terror |
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why did purges take place |
by 1934 Stalin feared opposition of himself and the state
began a series of purges to wipe out enemies
wanted to raise production in farming and industry and sabotage by political opponents were purged to set things right |
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key features of purges |
members of politburo , communist party , teachers , armed forces and secret police purges
in 1936 show trials began. wiped out disloyalty
some were shot others sent to gulag |
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effects of purges |
created fear and suspicion. strengthened obedience to stage but increased resentment
took away people's trust in justice system
killed 1 million and sent 7 million to prison. many useful people like skilled workers were removed from industry so factory production reduced
produced a government and a party totally created by Stalin and those loyal to him |
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when was Stalinist propaganda |
1928-1938 |
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key features of Stalinist propaganda |
was everywhere. even schools
state used censorship to make sure that nothing published was anti soviet or Stalin. textbooks had to be approved by state (they praised Stalin and criticised Trotsky)
each new policy like collectivisation or 5YP came with a propaganda campaign
Stalin always photographed with with smiling kids or workers to show popularity |
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why was censorship important to Stalinist state |
Stalin presented himself as lenins favourite
policy of collectivisation made him look more successful
important to control opposition. so he didn't allow freedom of speech |
