8. which of the following is an example of a method stalin used to ensure obedience to him?

a- orchestrating politically motivated mass murders

b- offering important political positions to peasants

c- giving the military more autonomy

d- allowing privileges

9. why was the u. s.s. r. insulated from the harshest effects of the global economic crisis?

a- the five-year plans kept productions above needs

b- the u. s.s. r. had little international trade

c- the u. s.s. r. hadn't lost as much as its allies in ww1

d- the u. s.s. r. was willing to pay high tariffs for goods

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A- orchestrating politically motivated mass murders

The mass murders became the dictator's choice in eliminating any kind of political opposition.They were significant in 1936 til 1938, when the USSR was adoptating the stalinist model. The series of mass murders targeted former Communist Party officials, landlords and even high ranked members of the Red Army.  Stalin developed a paranoia where, everything became subject of strict surveillance, and suspicios of its Cabinet members. Many other repressive methos included imprisionment and forced labor work in the Gulags located in harsh Siberian condtions.

B- The U.S.S.R. had little international trade

The Soviet Union had a large enery supply inland and many raw natural sources. Since its creation it was designed to operate with a policy of self sufficiency.

The currency of the USSR was not widely accepted by the Capitalists so it also did not became a priority on the agenda to foster cooperation. In this sense the Soviet bloc resorted to regional cooperation among the frontiers and with countries that embraced socialist ideology. The existing amount of exports and imports that can be considerated for the international trade were mostly with the Eastern european satellite states.

because its important to learn about other countries and how high tech they are compared to us. also its good to learn about other cultures and how ours differs and in common also we need to learn about companies that we still buy since they ship it here.

because everyone tends to get their feelings hurt if they don't agree with something someone is doing and vice versa. it's a major issue that needs to be dealt with, especially in the christian society. everyone thinks that christians hate gay people, because it is a sin, and christians "just hate everyone who sins and every one is going to hell for sinning"(saying that all in a sarcastic tone but i'm just going to go ahead and tell you why everything with that type of view on christians is wrong.

#1. christians do not hate gay people. and if they do, then that is their own personal problem. christians are not supposed to hate anyone. if you hate a neighbor (or any person basically), then that is as if you are hating jesus.

#2. being gay is in fact a sin according to the holy bible. it is in genesis. and no, the fact that it is a sin, does not mean that god hates you. he is grieved that a person is sinning against his word, but he still loves that person. in fact, christians are supposed to love everyone. we are supposed to love our enemies, but hate the sin they are doing. we love you and respect you, but we do not agree with every decision you make, is basically what i'm trying to say.

hope this you ! (: