The Show Trials (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the primary purpose of show trials in Stalinist Russia?
What was the primary purpose of show trials in Stalinist Russia?
To remove opponents while keeping Stalin popular
When was Sergei Kirov assassinated, triggering Stalin's purges?
When was Sergei Kirov assassinated, triggering Stalin's purges?
December 1934
Which methods did the NKVD use to extract confessions?
Which methods did the NKVD use to extract confessions?
Starvation, torture, mental abuse, threats
What did the April 1935 law decree about children over age 12?
What did the April 1935 law decree about children over age 12?
They faced same punishments as adults
When did the first major show trial take place?
When did the first major show trial take place?
August 1936
Who were the main defendants in the August 1936 show trial?
Who were the main defendants in the August 1936 show trial?
Kamenev and Zinoviev
What type of evidence was presented at the August 1936 trial?
What type of evidence was presented at the August 1936 trial?
No material evidence at all
Who was the prosecutor in the August 1936 show trial?
Who was the prosecutor in the August 1936 show trial?
Andrey Vyshinsky
Where were the defendants executed after the August 1936 trial?
Where were the defendants executed after the August 1936 trial?
Lubyanka Prison in Moscow
Who replaced Yagoda as NKVD head in September 1936?
Who replaced Yagoda as NKVD head in September 1936?
Nikolai Yezhov