Lenin/Stalin Rise to Power

socialism

• An economic and political philosophy that advocates for social ownership and control of the means of production, such as factories and natural resources- public ownership by the state for the collective good.

• A system where all property is privately owned and operated for profit.

• A political ideology that promotes individualism and free markets without government intervention.

• A form of government where a single party controls all aspects of life and economy.

Czarist Russia

• An era in Russian history when the country was ruled by absolute monarchs who held all power.

• A period of democratic reforms and modernization in Russia.

• A time when Russia was governed by a parliamentary system.

• An age of industrial revolution and economic growth in Russia.

soviet

• A council formed by workers and soldiers during the Russian Revolution to represent their interests and challenge existing power structures.

• A type of government system based on capitalism and private ownership.

• A military strategy used during World War II to defeat enemy forces.

• A cultural movement that emerged in the Soviet Union focusing on art and literature.

proletariat

• A social group that owns the means of production.

• The working class that Marx believed would overthrow the elite.

• A term used to describe the ruling class in society.

• A group of individuals who do not work for a living.

Lenin's funeral

• Stalin used this event to indirectly convey he was the successor to Lenin.

• Trotsky was the main speaker at Lenin's funeral.

• Lenin's funeral was attended by world leaders.

• Stalin opposed Lenin's ideas during the funeral.

bourgeoisie

• A social class that owns the means of production, such as factories and land.

• A group of laborers who work for wages.

• A political party that supports the working class.

• A term used to describe the unemployed population.

Lenin's Testament

• A series of letters dictated by Lenin shortly before he died, critiquing Soviet government and party leaders.

• A collection of speeches made by Lenin during the October Revolution.

• A biography of Lenin written by Stalin after Lenin's death.

• A manifesto outlining the goals of the Bolshevik Party.

Socialism in One Country

• A theory that socialism can only be achieved through global revolution.

• Stalin's theory that a successful socialist state could be established and maintained in a single country.

• A belief that capitalism is the only viable economic system.

• An idea that socialism should be implemented in multiple countries simultaneously.

Bolshevik Party

• A political organization that seized power during the Russian Revolution under the leadership of Lenin.

• A military faction that opposed the Tsar during World War I.

• A social democratic party that advocated for gradual reform in Russia.

• An international organization aimed at promoting global capitalism.

Red Terror

• A campaign of mass violence and political repression carried out by the Bolshevik government from 1918-1922, in order to eliminate all opposition to the newly established Soviet regime.

• A peaceful protest movement advocating for workers' rights in Russia during the early 20th century.

• An international treaty signed by the Bolsheviks to promote peace in Europe after World War I.

• A military strategy used by the Bolsheviks to defend against foreign invasions during the Russian Civil War.