The Rise of the Soviet Union and Stalin's Rule

The video explores the formation of the Soviet Union, starting with the Russian Civil War and Lenin's leadership. It then delves into Stalin's rise to power, his policies on agriculture and industrialization, and the resulting resistance and famines. The narrative continues with Stalin's industrialization efforts and the Great Purge, leading to the establishment of a totalitarian state with strict control over citizens and media. Stalin's regime is marked by significant human costs, including famines, purges, and loss of personal freedoms.

What was the new name given to Russia after the civil war?

• People's Republic of Russia

• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

• Russian Empire

• Russian Federation

Who took control of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death?

• Leon Trotsky

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Joseph Stalin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

What was the primary goal of Stalin's agricultural policy?

• To increase private farm ownership

• To establish collective farms

• To import food from other countries

• To reduce agricultural production

What was the result of the forced famines in Ukraine during 1932-1933?

• Increased agricultural output

• Economic prosperity

• Mass starvation

• Political stability

What was the purpose of Stalin's five-year plans?

• To increase agricultural exports

• To reduce military spending

• To rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union

• To promote international trade

What was the Great Purge?

• An initiative to improve public health

• A series of trials and executions to eliminate threats to Stalin's power

• A movement to promote cultural diversity

• A campaign to increase literacy

By 1939, what type of state had Stalin transformed the Soviet Union into?

• A democratic state

• A totalitarian state

• A federal state

• A confederate state

What was the role of media under Stalin's rule?

• To encourage artistic expression

• To distribute propaganda and censor opposition

• To provide unbiased news

• To promote free speech

How did Stalin's policies affect personal freedoms in the Soviet Union?

• They increased personal freedoms

• They had no impact on personal freedoms

• They promoted individual rights

• They severely restricted personal freedoms

Approximately how many Russians are estimated to have died due to Stalin's policies?

• 5 million

• 50 million

• 23 million

• 10 million