Why was it Stalin who assumed the leadership of the Soviet Union following the death of Lenin?
a) He had done most of the planning of the 1917 revolution.
b) There were no other serious contenders for the leadership position.
C) He had the support of the Communist Party.
d) The Red Army was fiercely loyal to Stalin.
C) He had the support of the Communist Party.
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The Dutch were unable to establish permanent settlements in Asia for all the following reasons EXCEPT
A) the failure to convince Dutch women to move there. B) the resentment of the natives who did not allow intermarriage. C) Dutch men who stayed were not interested in establishing family empires. D) the desire of Dutch men to concentrate on making a fortune and returning to Holland. E) prosperity in Holland.
During the first year of the Revolution in New England, the
A) British decided to evacuate Boston. B) numbers and influence of Loyalists increased. C) numbers of army recruits steadily declined. D) residents experienced widespread loss of life and property.
Coronado and Onate were both initially drawn to New Mexico in a quest for:
A) gold. B) religious freedom. C) new agricultural lands. D) Indian slaves.
In what ways did television during the 1950s both encourage conformity and spark desires for rebellion and change?
What will be an ideal response?