There has been much debate amongst historians about the origin of the holocaust and Hitler’s role in the process. This debate can be broken down into two main sides ‘structuralist’ and ‘intentionalist’. Structuralists argue that the holocaust was driven by a process of ‘cumulative radicalisation’ and factors such as the war and overcrowding which resulted in reactionary policies eventually leading to mass murder. While on the other hand intentionalists argue that the holocaust was a long term plan
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jealousies between the leaders and Trotsky’s illness to stage-manage Lenin’s funeral. To the general public‚ it appeared that Stalin was very close to Lenin‚ and as a result should become his successor. In 1925‚ Trotsky was forced to resign as Commissar for War. This was a potentially powerful position because it meant‚ if need be‚ the army would be on Trotsky’s side. Of course‚ Stalin realised this and how much of a threat it would be to him‚ and so it was he who persuaded the party to outvote
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Over the course of time‚ many leaders attempted to control their nation and increase their own power in order to dictate their citizens. Some examples of such leaders are‚ Louis XIV of France and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union. During the age of absolutism‚ Louis XIV also known as‚ the “Sun King” became the ruler of France through the theory of divine right‚ which allowed him to rule his people as an absolute ruler. He controlled his people by implementing a centralized government and forcing
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“Analyze the Rise of Power of a leader of a single-party state” This essay will analyze Stalin’s rise to power through the study of four main elements‚ which can be denominated as situation in the USSR‚ Stalin’s personal strength‚ the weaknesses of Stalin’s enemies and the role of luck and opportunities. Thanks to all four of them it was possible for Stalin to reach to the power of one leader of a single party. The tradition of autocratic rule gave the advantage of the situation to Stalin‚
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helped set up Pravda‚ the new newspaper of the Bolsheviks‚ thus reaching the inner circle of leaders of the Bolshevik wing of the party. Central to Stalin’s rise to prominence was that he held four major positions within the party. He was made Commissar for Nationalities‚ for State Control and for Workers’ and Peasants’ Inspection. These positions brought him prestige within the party which was a reason for him being appointed General Secretary of the Central Committee in April 1922. The position
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“Why did the Bolsheviks win the civil war?” There were a few key reasons as to why the Bolsheviks won the civil war. The most important reason that helped them to succeed was Trotsky. Furthermore‚ there communication between each other‚ their control of the railway and their strong‚ direct intentions all produced a successful win. Lenin also kept structure to the Russian public which portrayed Lenin as an iconic figure. All of these reasons really proved necessary for the Bolsheviks to succeed
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Everyone is a product of their circumstance‚ yet‚ consequential individuals can shape events within their times. Leon Trotsky‚ key member of the Russian Bolshevik party in the early 20th century‚ exemplifies this statement. Born into a period of turbulent change socially and politically‚ due to the Russian industrial revolution‚ Trotsky was shaped by his context and events in early life. However‚ it is to a greater extent that Trotsky was a significant player and shaper of events within his times
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The Russian Socialist Party‚ the Bolsheviks brought about dramatic changes in Russian society following the 1917 Revolution. They took advantage of the unique time and place and once they had gained control of Russia they were willing to go to any lengths to ensure they remained in power and their Socialist ideals were put into action. The social organisation in Russia was an unjust system of autocracy‚ resulting in a majority of discontent. Russian society consisted of large amounts of peasants
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After Hitler and Stalin established a foundation for their empire‚ it was time for them to rise to power. Adolf Hitler looked up to Benito Mussolini and decided he wanted to reach control by seizing power. Hitler and the brownshirts began to March towards the Munich‚ but was stopped short after being fired upon by soldiers and going to jail. The experience was an wakening to Hitler and realized he would have to take control politically. Hitler and his political party “Nazis” declared that the Nazi
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by the Bolsheviks as a result of the October Revolution. The storming and capitulation of the Winter Palace on the night of the 7th to 8th of November marked the beginning of Soviet rule. Lenin was elected as the Chair of the Council of People’s Commissars by the Russian Congress of Soviets. In April 1917 Lenin published his April Thesis. This document outlined Lenin’s aims for the future: to end the war; to give all power to the Soviet; to give all property and land to the people and worldwide revolution
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