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The power vacuum and power struggle: ideology and the nature of leadership; Lenin's testament; divisions and contenders for power: character, strengths and weaknesses of Stalin, Trotsky, Bukharin, Kamenev, Rykov, Tomsky and Zinoviev.
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Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929
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The power vacuum and power struggle: ideology and the nature of leadership; Lenin's testament; divisions and contenders for power: character, strengths and weaknesses of Stalin, Trotsky, Bukharin, Kamenev, Rykov, Tomsky and Zinoviev
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Which of the following leaders was a key contender for power after Lenin's death in 1924?
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Leon Trotsky was a prominent contender for power following Lenin's death in 1924.
Key terms
- Lenin's Testament: A document written by Lenin expressing concerns about Stalin's power and suggesting his removal from the General Secretary position.
- General Secretary: The title held by Stalin, which gave him control over party appointments and significant influence in the Communist Party.
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Confusing the roles of key figures: Clarify that Trotsky advocated for permanent revolution while Stalin focused on 'socialism in one country'.
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