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Opposition: faction; the Red Terror and the purges.
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The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941 (A-level only)
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Opposition: faction; the Red Terror and the purges
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What was the primary purpose of the Red Terror initiated by the Bolsheviks in 1918?
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The primary purpose of the Red Terror was to eliminate opposition to Bolshevik rule.
Key terms
- Show Trials: Public trials held in the Soviet Union during the Great Purge to demonstrate the guilt of political opponents and justify their execution.
- Gulag: A government agency that administered forced labor camps in the Soviet Union, where millions were imprisoned during Stalin's regime.
Common trap
Confusing the Red Terror with the Great Purge: Clarify that the Red Terror was primarily a response to immediate threats after the October Revolution, while the Great Purge was a systematic campaign to eliminate perceived threats to Stalin's power.
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