StormMjelde Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 In the markscheme from last years paper 2 is says " Please be aware that Stalin, would not be an appropriate example as he did not establish the single-party state in the Soviet Union. " as an answe to this question " Popular support, rather than the use of force, was vital to the establishment of single-party states.” With reference to two states, each chosen from a different region, to what extent do you agree with this statement? " is this true? can stalin not be used as an example? if that is true i have a major problem..... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alefal Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Hey there, As for that particular question, it is true that Stalin would be a bit of a strange person to choose, simply because he did not establish any single-party states. As you should know, Stalin got to power after a power struggle with Leon Trotsky, and he formalised his power in the end of the 1920s, but the Soviet Union, and the single-party state that he took control of, was established with Vladimir Lenin in the forefront as a result of the 1917 October revolution, some ten years prior. Stalin can be used as an example of a dictator, as a leader of a one-party state, as a lot of things, but not as someone who established a single-party state. Hope that cleared things a bit, and good luck with your exams! Lykke til! 3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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