An Assessment of the Trials (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Which three key rivals did Stalin eliminate through the show trials?
Which three key rivals did Stalin eliminate through the show trials?
Zinoviev, Kamenev & Bukharin
What methods did Stalin use to obtain public confessions during the show trials?
What methods did Stalin use to obtain public confessions during the show trials?
Coercion & torture
How did extensive media coverage of the trials serve Stalin?
How did extensive media coverage of the trials serve Stalin?
As propaganda
What atmosphere did the show trials create in Soviet society?
What atmosphere did the show trials create in Soviet society?
Paranoia
Besides political rivals, who else did show trials target?
Besides political rivals, who else did show trials target?
Military officers & intellectuals
Between which years did Stalin's Five-Year Plans drive rapid industrialisation?
Between which years did Stalin's Five-Year Plans drive rapid industrialisation?
1928 & 1941
What type of society did Stalin transform the Soviet Union from?
What type of society did Stalin transform the Soviet Union from?
Agrarian to industrial
What was a key aim of Stalin's collectivisation policy?
What was a key aim of Stalin's collectivisation policy?
Increase agricultural productivity
What was an immediate negative consequence of collectivisation?
What was an immediate negative consequence of collectivisation?
Widespread famine & millions died
Which institution did Stalin create to solidify his control?
Which institution did Stalin create to solidify his control?
NKVD
How did Stalin portray himself through the cult of personality?
How did Stalin portray himself through the cult of personality?
Guardian of socialism
What culture did the legacy of show trials embed in the Soviet Union?
What culture did the legacy of show trials embed in the Soviet Union?
Surveillance, fear & repression
How did the public nature of show trials benefit Stalin?
How did the public nature of show trials benefit Stalin?
As a tool for social control