Former General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Joseph Stalin
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Birth
Joseph Stalin was born in the small town of Gori, Russia.
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Communist Party
Stalin took control of the Communist Party and then let loose a rain of terror during his time in charge and also during World War II.
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Five Year's Plan
The development of soviet Unions economy. economic goals, to increase the output of steel, coal, oil, and electricity, but to reach these goals the goverment had to limit production goods and consumer leading to severe shortages for house holds.
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Great Purge
This was a campaign of terror directed at eliminating anyone who threatened his power. Once it ended, Stalin had gained control of the Soviet Government and the Communist Party.
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Nonaggression Pact
In 1939, Joseph Stalin and German dictator Adolf Hitler signed the Nonaggression Pact. This pact was a distraction as Hitler then attacked the Soviet Union during the month of June 1941.
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Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union
Was responsible for the defense of the Russian Communist Russian Soviet Federate Socialist Republic.
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Post War Meeting
This meeting was with President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. They discussed postwar arrangements. This happened twice. During both meetings Stalin was in a good bargaining position.
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Post World War II
Stalin was worried about an undeclared Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States.
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Death
His life had come to an end, but he will always be remembered.
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Legacy
Joseph Stalin left a legacy for all to remember. He gained popularity through his success in World War II, but the legacy he left was not great. It was a legacy of death and terror.
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Sources
Facts, Joseph. "Joseph Stalin - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com". HISTORY.com. N. p., 2017.
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