Communist Government: Reform, Stability and Stagnation, 1953–85 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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During which years was Khrushchev the dominant leader attempting to reshape the Soviet system?
During which years was Khrushchev the dominant leader attempting to reshape the Soviet system?
1955-1964
What was the main institutional problem with Stalin's legacy?
What was the main institutional problem with Stalin's legacy?
Power concentrated in his person not govt
Which fundamental aspects of the Soviet system did Khrushchev accept and keep in place?
Which fundamental aspects of the Soviet system did Khrushchev accept and keep in place?
Single-party state & central planning
What did de-Stalinisation mean?
What did de-Stalinisation mean?
Dismantling Stalin's methods but keeping Communism
What were Khrushchev's key leadership weaknesses?
What were Khrushchev's key leadership weaknesses?
Impulsive, unrealistic promises, & retreats
How did Khrushchev's approach to participation differ from Stalin's?
How did Khrushchev's approach to participation differ from Stalin's?
He emphasized mass participation & dynamism
What was the core contradiction Khrushchev faced?
What was the core contradiction Khrushchev faced?
Desire to reform vs maintaining Party power
In what year was Khrushchev removed from power?
In what year was Khrushchev removed from power?
1964
Who replaced Khrushchev and what did they prioritize?
Who replaced Khrushchev and what did they prioritize?
Brezhnev prioritizing stability
What aspect of Stalin's rule did Khrushchev specifically reject?
What aspect of Stalin's rule did Khrushchev specifically reject?
Arbitrary terror