Stalin and Animal Farm Flashcard

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What are kolchozes and sovchozes?

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Large collective farms in the Soviet Union.

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What was Stalin afraid of?

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Being poisoned and losing power.

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What does 'cult of personality' mean?

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A leader being made to seem godlike.

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Who was Stalin?

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A leader of the Soviet Union.

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What happened during the 'Great Purge'?

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A large number of people were arrested and killed.

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What is the significance of the October Revolution?

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It led to the establishment of a communist government in Russia.

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What was the Five-Year Plan?

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A government plan for economic development in the Soviet Union.

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What role did propaganda play in Stalin's regime?

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It was used to promote the government's achievements and Stalin's image.

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What was the impact of collectivization on agriculture?

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It led to widespread famine and resistance among peasants.

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What is totalitarianism?

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A political system where the state holds total authority over society.