Question

britain and france (and later america), even though the soviets were hardly allies with these western, capi

1. explain what aggressive actions joseph stalin did as a totalitarian dictator:
2. which totalitarian dictator was on the side of the united states after they joined world war ii?

remember your final exam is 20% of your semester
grade.

Explanation:

Question 13

To answer this, we recall Stalin's actions. He annexed Eastern European countries (e.g., Baltic states, parts of Poland) via the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact's secret protocol, used purges (Great Purge) to eliminate opposition, and enforced collectivization which caused famine (Holodomor) and suppressed dissent. These actions showed aggression in expanding Soviet influence and controlling internal/external territories.

After the US joined WWII, the Allies included the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin was the totalitarian dictator of the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union fought alongside the US (and other Allies) against the Axis powers. So Stalin was the totalitarian dictator on the US's side after the US joined WWII.

Answer:

Joseph Stalin, as a totalitarian dictator, took several aggressive actions. He annexed territories like the Baltic states, eastern Poland, and parts of Romania through the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact’s secret provisions and post - war influence. Internally, he conducted the Great Purge, a series of political repressions that eliminated perceived opponents in the Communist Party, military, and society. His forced collectivization of agriculture led to widespread famine (e.g., the Holodomor in Ukraine) and harsh suppression of any dissent against his regime, all to consolidate his total control and expand Soviet power.

Question 14