Communist Government: Stalin in Power, 1928–53 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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By 1928, what was Stalin's main concern despite being undisputed leader?
By 1928, what was Stalin's main concern despite being undisputed leader?
Supporters & old rivals might challenge him
What was the approx. death toll & percentage of Soviet population during the Great Terror peak (1935-38)?
What was the approx. death toll & percentage of Soviet population during the Great Terror peak (1935-38)?
10 million deaths, 10% of population
Why did Sergei Kirov pose a significant threat to Stalin?
Why did Sergei Kirov pose a significant threat to Stalin?
He was Russian, handsome, talented speaker
At the Congress of Victors (Feb 1934), how many votes did Kirov receive vs Stalin?
At the Congress of Victors (Feb 1934), how many votes did Kirov receive vs Stalin?
Kirov 1,225, Stalin 927
When was Kirov murdered?
When was Kirov murdered?
December 1934
Which show trial in 1936 resulted in the execution of Zinoviev & Kamenev?
Which show trial in 1936 resulted in the execution of Zinoviev & Kamenev?
Trial of the 16
How many officers were purged from the Red Army during the Great Terror?
How many officers were purged from the Red Army during the Great Terror?
More than 37,000 officers
What terms did Stalin use to blame workers & managers for economic failures?
What terms did Stalin use to blame workers & managers for economic failures?
Wreckers & saboteurs
Who became NKVD chief in 1938 after Yagoda was shot & Yezhov was executed?
Who became NKVD chief in 1938 after Yagoda was shot & Yezhov was executed?
Beria
What did Stalin demand from Soviet people that differed from traditional dictatorships?
What did Stalin demand from Soviet people that differed from traditional dictatorships?
Genuine enthusiasm & commitment