Stalin's Rise to Power and Party Dynamics

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Stalin's rise to power and the dynamics within the Communist Party during his leadership struggle.

Stalin was made head of the Orgburo in __.

1919

In __, Stalin assumed the position as Secretary-General.

1922

The NEP was criticized for creating a __ class of peasants.

richer

The debate over NEP formed a key part of the leadership struggle between the and the of the party.

left; right

The left of the party, led by Trotsky, wanted to end NEP and focus on __.

rapid industrialisation

Stalin initially supported the NEP but by __, he abandoned his alliance with Bukharin.

1928

The theory of __ held that Russian communism could not survive alone and needed global support.

Permanent Revolution

The idea of __ in One Country was proposed by Stalin in 1924 to appeal to Russian patriotism.

Socialism

Stalin defeated the left opposition by forming an alliance with and against Trotsky.

Zinoviev; Kamenev

Stalin's supporters ensured Bukharin's removal from the __ and Comintern due to his defense of the NEP.

Politburo