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Stalin and the Soviet Union

Question 9 • KS-Modern World History B-CR

How did the Great Purge demonstrate Joseph Stalin’s paranoia?

Answer
A
The purge targeted those who might challenge Stalin’s power.
B
Stalin used the purge to strengthen the Communist Party.
C
The purge was done in secret so the public would never know.
D
Stalin’s fear of religious practice largely motivated the purge.

Explanation

The Great Purge reflected Stalin’s fear that people might threaten his rule. It targeted suspected rivals and others Stalin believed could challenge his power, including party officials and military leaders. Choice A, “The purge targeted those who might challenge Stalin’s power,” best describes how his paranoia shaped the purge.

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