Stalinism
What was Stalin’s political ideology called?
Stalinism!!
What was Stalin’s secret police force called?
The NKVD!!
What was the goal of the Five-Year Plans?
Rapid industrialisation.
Who were the kulaks?
Wealthy peasants.
What was Stalin’s Cult of Personality?
Propaganda that portrayed him as a perfect leader.
Which earlier ideas influenced Stalinism?
Marxism and Leninism!!
What was the Great Purge?
A campaign to eliminate political enemies
Which industries were prioritised?
Heavy industry—steel, coal, and machinery.
What was the aim of the dekulakisation campaign?
To eliminate kulaks as a class.
What artistic style did Stalin promote?
Socialist realism.
What idea replaced Lenin’s call for world revolution?
"Socialism in One Country"
What were the Gulags?
Forced labour camps for prisoners and dissenters.
What was collectivisation?
Combining private farms into state-run collectives.
What methods were used against kulaks?
Execution, deportation, and labour camps.
How were women depicted in propaganda?
As strong workers and mothers serving the state.
What was a key goal of Stalinism in government?
Centralised control under Stalin and the Communist Party.
What was the Great Terror?
A time of mass arrests, executions, and fear.
What was a major effect of collectivisation?
Famine and peasant resistance.
How did dekulakisation support collectivisation?
It removed opposition to state farming control.
What youth groups promoted loyalty to Stalin?
The Young Pioneers and Komsomol.
How did Stalin justify his absolute power?
He claimed it was necessary to protect and advance socialism.
Why did Stalin use terror as a tool of control?
To maintain obedience and eliminate opposition.
How did the Five-Year Plans affect workers?
Harsh working conditions but increased production.
What was one major result of the campaign?
Millions were displaced or died.
How did Stalin control religion?
Closed churches, persecuted leaders, and promoted atheism.