Stalinism and Khrushchev’s Thaw: A Power Shift in the Soviet Union
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The Soviet Union under Stalin witnessed the deportation of ethnic Chechens and the adoption of a nationalist anthem celebrating Stalin. Purges and ideological re-education aimed to eliminate Western influence. This strategy of legitimation aimed to depoliticize the population, creating a system where people avoided political thought. This context helps us understand the nature of Stalin’s regime.
The Rise of Khrushchev and the Thaw
Power Struggle after Stalin’s Death
Following
American Revolution Literature: Key Texts & Influences
Topic 4: The Literature of the Revolution
American Testament
The settlers of Jamestown and Plymouth, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the Frontier all constitute a kind of sacred history, considering America as a miracle. America is founded on texts:
- The Bible, with many comparisons between real life and its content.
- The American Testament.
- The Declaration of Independence.
- The Gettysburg Address.
The Declaration of Independence
The Origin of American Independence
The 13 colonies had effectively
Read MoreEurope’s Political Tensions, Industrial Revolution & Imperialism
Political Tensions in Europe: A Period of Uneasy Peace
There were two phases:
- The Bismarckian System: Bismarck established a system of alliances with Austria, Russia, and Italy.
- The Policies of Wilhelm II: Wilhelm dismissed Bismarck and abandoned his system of alliances. This policy created tension between Germany and other European countries, particularly in regions like Morocco and the Balkan Peninsula.
The Bourbon Restoration in Spain
The First Republic ended with a military uprising and the proclamation
Read MoreRise and Fall of Federalists: Shaping the Early American Nation
The Rise and Fall of Federalists: Shaping the Early American Nation
Origins of Division (1790s)
During the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, a significant division emerged between Federalists and Republicans. This division stemmed from differing views on the role of the people, the ideal society, and the balance of governmental power.
Key Differences:
- View of the People: Federalists believed the general populace was not to be trusted, while Republicans championed the idea of a trustworthy
Second Spanish Republic: Key Events, Reforms, and Civil War
Key Events Leading to the Second Spanish Republic
- Central Events:
- The government of Canalejas
- The Tragic Week in Madrid
- After the Second Republic
- The municipal elections on April 12, 1931 (Communists)
- During the Spanish Civil War (Zaragoza, Seville)
Questions and Answers About the Republic
Spain’s Interest in Morocco
a) What interest did Spain have in Morocco? Mines.
The Coup of 1923
b) What situation led to the coup in 1923?
Measures Under Primo de Rivera
c) What were the main measures under Primo de Rivera?
Read MoreAmerican Independence: Causes, Events, and Consequences
Causes of American Independence
Causes of American Independence
- Influence of Enlightenment ideas.
- The American Revolution, French Revolution, and Spanish War of Independence encouraged some of the colonists to fight for their own freedom.
- Great Britain gave financial assistance to the supporters of independence.
- The Creole wanted political and economic control of the colonies and an end to their dependence on Spain.
The Sequence of Events (Movements)
The Sequence of Events (Movements)
- Began during the Spanish