Which of these statements accurately describes joseph stalin? check all that apply. he was less brutal than previous russian leaders. he overthrew lenin to become leader of the ussr. he cut steel production to improve the economy. he restricted citizens’ personal rights and freedoms. he held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.

The correct options are:

He restricted citizens' personal rights and freedoms.

He held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.

Joseph Stalin (1878 – 1953) was a revolutionary politician who led the Soviet Union as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1922–1952) and Premier(1941–1953). He first managed a collective leadership among equals, but he eventually built enough power to become the country's dictator by the 1930s.

He restricted citizens’ personal rights and freedoms

Further Explanation:

Joseph Stalin, a Georgian revolutionary of Soviet politics was born on 8th December 1878.He led Soviet Union as General Secretary of Communist Party from1922 to 1952.He was a communist committed to Leninistinterpretation of Marxism and formalized his own policy known as Stalinism.

He built a centralized command Economy through fast industrialization and agricultural collectivization. Due to rapid industrialization more and more labors got employed in the industry.

Though Stalin altered the peasant society into a super military power and industrialized nation but millions pf people died during his sadistic reign. His decision of controlling the agricultural land was not welcomed by the farmers. They revolted against it and as punishment, the farmers were exiled or shot dead.

He ruled with terror and eliminated all those who revolted against him. He encouraged citizens to spy against each other. Many were sent to Gulag System labor camp. He also organized numerous military campaign against the communist party and his rivals.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History  

Chapter: Joseph Stalin

Keywords: Joseph Stalin, Georgian revolutionary, SovietGeneral Secretary, Communist Party, Leninist,interpretation ,Stalinism, industrialization, agricultural collectivization,sadistic, Gulag System

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