Weaknesses of opponents (esp Trotsky)

What was Trotsky tricked into?

Not showing up to Lenin’s funeral as S told him it was on a different day. This damaged his reputation and political prestige

When did T remain silent?

When K and Z urged Congress to not show L’s testament, this was a major mistake

Why was T easily defeated in votes of 13th Congress?

Congress was packed with ‘well instructed Stalinist delegates’

Why didn’t he appeal to supporters in and out of party?

He approved Ban on Factions in 1921 and didn’t want to cause party splits

What did Z, K and T form?

‘United Opposition’ in 1926

What did United Opposition hope to do?

Make a direct appeal party masses, trying to organise demonstrations

What was the mistake with United Opposition?

Could be accused of factionalism. All lost positions of power and were expelled from party in 1927

What happened in 1924?

Z+K campaign against T questioning his loyalty and opposition to L