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Stalin's Rise to Power2
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Stalin's Rise to Power Simon Vortel D-0277 133 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program IB History 12 HL Internal Assessment (Historical Investigation) Word Count: 1998 Table of Contents Page A. Plan of the Investigation 2 B. Summary of Evidence 3 C. Evaluation of Sources 6 D. Analysis 8 E. Conclusion 11 F. Bibliography 12 A. Plan of the Investigation This investigation seeks to answer why Stalin was able to assume control of the Communist Party after Lenin's death in 1924. In addressing this question, the discussion focuses on Stalin's control over the bureaucracy to create a loyal following of supporters and his series of political moves that culminated in him becoming the undisputed leader of the Communist Party. The analysis seeks to identify the dominant factor that led to his control of the leadership through the evaluation of different historians' perspectives. Two sources, Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy and Stalin as Revolutionary 1879-1929: A Study in History and Personality are further evaluated. B. Supporting Evidence After Lenin's death on 21 January 1924, a struggle began among...
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