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"Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything." -Joseph Stalin. Basic Facts. Leader of Soviet Union “Stalin” means “Man of Steel” Introduced Five Year Plans. These “helped” industry in Russia. Birth. December 21, 1879 in Gori , Russia - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
"Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything."-Joseph Stalin
Basic Facts Leader of Soviet Union
“Stalin” means “Man of Steel”
Introduced Five Year Plans. These “helped” industry in Russia.
Birth
December 21, 1879 in Gori, Russia Birth name was Iosif Vissarionovich
Djugashvili Mother: peasant Father: cobbler. Both
were illiterate Smallpox when he was six.
Childhood/Education
Beat by father. Attended religious school. Went to Orthodox church. Bright student. Received scholarship at Tbilisi (in
Georgian Republic) Turned to Lenin’s ideology after
going to a seminary
After Childhood
Became active revolutionist Arrested eight times. Escaped seven Adopted “Stalin” while in prison Stalin joined up with Lenin
Bolshevik Revolution
Started after WWI Invaded and took over the Russian
Government Lenin was made Government leader Rose to power during Bolshevik
revolution.
Communism
Stalin’s form of government The Spread
In Power Actions
Killed people he thought could possibly threaten his power
He started the Great PurgeResponsible for 40 million deaths
Five Year Plans
Introduced Five Year Plans. These “helped” industry in Russia.
1928Required higher production ratesPay raise
World War II August 23rd 1939 German Betrayal Alliance with the Allies
Cold War The Soviets Union and the USA Started in 1946
He died before a purge. Died after WWII. Suffered brain hemorrhage.
Death
After Death
Stalinism Collapse of Communism
Credits
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew Biaglow
Matthew BiaglowNick Athitakis
Nikki Miller
NICK ATHITAKIS
And Nikki Miller
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David W. Koeller. Then Again. n.p.,n.d. Web. 6 January 2012.
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"Five Year Plan." Spartacus Educational. Spartacus Educational, n.d. Web. 10 January 2012
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Jewish Virtual Library. The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. n.d. Web. 6 January 2012.“Stalin, Joseph.” World Book Encyclopedia. Encyclopedia So-Sz, 2008. Print. 6 January 2012.