Russia Between the Wars

USSR: Between the WarsLogan Ricky Doug Harrison

Stalins BackgroundStalin was born in Gori, Georgia on December 2, 1879.Stalin was a sickly child who lived in poverty for his childhood. As a child, Stalin studied for a career in priesthood. Later, he became interested in revolutions around the world.In fact, he was actually put in a cell for reading a book on the French Revolution.Stalin joined the Bolsheviks and was exiled to Siberia.

The Rise of StalinVladimir Lenin died in January 21, 1924. Following his death, a struggle for the leadership of Russia took place. The two emerging powers were Trotsky and Stalin.Joseph Stalin put his own followers in top political jobs and became leader in 1928.

Vladimir LeninStalins Iron-Fisted RuleStalin controlled all aspects of society, in what is called a totalitarian rule. Created several Five-Year Plans, which were put in place to help industrialize Russia.Stalin wanted increased production of everything, especially roads, oil, and steel.

Stalins Iron-Fisted Rule (Cont.)Stalin put a command economy in place, meaning the government controlled all economic decisions.Stalin put collectivization in place. Collectives were farms were many farmers lived together, and the government took most of the goods they produced. Stalin feared opposing party leaders, so him and his secret police killed writers, army leaders, and Old Bolsheviks in what was known as the Great Purge.

Stalins DeathStalin died March 5th, 1953.The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhaging after a series of small strokes.Stalin died slowly and in agony, and his final resting was his bed.

Stalins LegacyStalin is infamous fro being one of the most ruthless and vicious rulers of all time. Stalin killed twice as many people as Hitler did.Stalin also helped industrialize and advance Russia.

Interwar Impact in the 20sJoseph Stalin and the U.S.S.R had a negative impact on the interwar era.He virtually created the totalitarian state.Under Stalins Five-Year Plans, Russian citizens had nearly no freedom.

Interwar Impact in the 30s Stalin and the U.S.S.R had a negative impact on the world in the 30s.Stalin purged his people and killed millions of innocent civilians.Stalins collectivization reduced the production of agricultural goods.TestWhen was Stalin born?Answer1879QuestionWhat did Stalin wan to do as a boy?AnswerTo be a priestQuestionWhen did Stalin rise to power?Answer1928QuestionWhat kind of rule did Stalin enforce on Russia.AnswerTotalitarianism ruleQuestionWhat was the purpose of the 5 year plan?AnswerTo make Russia more industrialQuestionDid the 5 year plan live up to its purpose?AnswerYesQuestionWhen did Stalin die?Answer1953QuestionWas Russia free to make economic decisions under the 5 year plan?AnswerNoQuestionDid Stalin help make peace in the interwar era?AnswerNo, he caused a lot of unnecessary violence.QuestionDid Stalin kill more people than Hitler?AnswerYes, plenty more.