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| Why did it take so long for a new leader of Russia to emerge following Lenins Death? |
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| There was no mechanism in place for selecting a new leader. |
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| What three elements were the Contenders Authority based on? |
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Revolutionary Record
Relationship with Lenin
Appeal within the Party |
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| Who did Lenin describe as the 'Most able man in the Central Comittee'? |
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| Why were Senior Party Members jealous of Trosky? |
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They were jealous of his relationship with Lenin, especially as he was a latecomer to the party.
His power over the Red Army, and his respect from the younger party members.
Also, he seemed arrogant. |
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| Why did Trotsky lack appeal within the party? |
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He came across as arrogant.
Many were jealous of his relationship with Lenin.
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| What did Lenin say about Stalin in his testament? |
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"He has concentrated a large amount of power in his hand, and does not always know how to use it wisely"
And that he should be removed from his positions quickly. |
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| What three things made Stalin particulary appealing within the Party during the initial Power Struggle? |
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His Position as General Secretary could advance Careers.
His Central Position made him a voice of reason.
Some of his policies appealed to National Pride. |
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| Who was the favourite of the whole party? |
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| Stalin dreamed of a Society where there was no Rich or Poor, machinery did all the work and everyone had what they needed. In reality, collectivisation led to... |
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| Famine, Poverty and Incalculable Human Suffering. |
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| What was Collectivisation. |
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The process by which Russian Agriculture was reformed.
Farms were Combined into large Collectives where they could poor resources.
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