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Explain why Stalin and not Trotsky emerged as Lenin's successor
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B) Explain why Stalin and not Trotsky emerged as Lenin's successor There were a number of reasons as to why Stalin was successful rather than Trotsky, even though he had planned the November revolution and led the Bolsheviks through the civil war. Trotsky was the only person who could speak and think of ideas on carrying out revolutions, like Lenin where as Stalin was nothing like him infact he was a very boring spokes person. He was seen as a dull and a mediocre person. However Trotsky was regarded as an arrogant person and he did not spare time for the people who he considered stupid. This was one drawback that made other communists give a vote against Trotsky. Another reason for his little popularity amongst older party members was their distrust for him. They were afraid that he might become a dictator with all of the RED ARMY on his side....
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