Which of these statements accurately describes Joseph Stalin? Choose two answers 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.

He held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.

He restricted citizens personal rights and freedoms

Explanation:

Joseph Stalin, was a dictator in the Soviet Union that ruled the Soviet for about 25 years and transported the nation into a powerful nation.

He was a dictator and exercised great power. While in power, he defeated Germany in the 1940s. He encouraged totalitarianism and he was a ruthless ruler as he restricted the freedom of the citizens and also failed in the promotion of individual prosperity.

Therefore, based on the above, the answer will be:

•He held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.

•He restricted citizens personal rights and freedoms

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