How Did Stalin Come to Succeed Lenin as Leader of the Soviet

question 47

Multiple Choice

How did Stalin come to succeed Lenin as leader of the Soviet Union?

• A) Throughout the Revolution and the Civil War, Stalin was consistently Lenin's most high-profile comrade.
• B) Though he was not a visible leader, Stalin used the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party to build up an unbeatable following that he adroitly used.
• C) Due to his charisma, Stalin had built up a following that, though occasionally at odds with Lenin, formed a majority in the Party at Lenin's death.
• D) Due to Lenin's failing health, Stalin officially shared authority with Lenin since the failed assassination attempt on Lenin in 1918.
• E) Upon Lenin's death, the Party decided on a major change in direction, a change that surprised even Stalin.

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