What Soviet leader ascended to the top of the Soviet political hierarchy within two years of Stalin's death?
A. Nikita Khrushchev
B. Vasili Tokarev
C. Alexander Kosygin
D. Leonid Brezhnev
Answer: A
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A. Kerensky's decision not to aggressively continue the war. B. the resistance of embittered monarchists to a socialist premier. C. widespread demands for the Bolsheviks to lead the country. D. continuing shortages of food. E. the government's decision to redistribute land to the peasants.
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A. loss of Russian support B. war with France C. defeat at the hands of Prussia D. concern about Ottoman claims
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.