Friday, January 11, 2008

Joseph Stalin and Totalitarianism


Totalitarianism is when the government controls all aspects of a citizen's life. Joseph Stalin took power in 1924, right when Vladimir Lenin died. Stalin was the undisputed leading figure of the Communist Party. By the 1930s, Stalin truly became dictator of The Soviet Unions. Stalin introduced a plan called THE FIVE YEAR PLAN. This plan stated a plan in which Stalin wants to rapidly industrialize Russia. Joseph Stalin also created "The Great Purge" which states that he will kill anyone that opposes him. Stalin was a powerful leader, however he takes advantage of his power which he did by creating "The Great Purge". He was very intimidating.

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