Chpater 2 - What was the main reason for Stalin's rise to power?

Activity 4
What were the key reasons for Stalin’s rise to power?

“Stalin’s rise to power was because he was a skilful politician.” How far would you agree? Explain your answer.

Read pages 37 to 43 to study the reasons for Stalin’s rise to power.

Categorize the information’s key points into the different reasons and further group these facts into 

a) Stalin as a skilled politician
b) The weaknesses of his political opponents
c) Circumstances in Stalin’s favour.

So which was the key reason for Stalin’s rise to power? 

Chapter 2 Lenin decides who will succeed him....

Imagine you are Vladimir Lenin and you are choosing your future successor for leadership of the Soviet Bolshevik (Communist) Party.

 You have 6 potential candidates and you have compiled write-ups of them as stated in the textbook page 39 and 40. You can only choose 1 successor and you know that the future of your beloved Russia depends completely on making the right choice.

Given the history and social, economic and political situation in Russia at that time, write a note that will be read to the Central Executive Committee (See page 34) of the Communist Party upon your “cluck!” aka death, explaining the reasons for your choice.
Make the right choice……

Stalin's rise to power - Chapter 2