Triumvirate

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Who was in the Triumvirate?
Zinoviev, Zinoviev and Stalin
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What was the Triumvirate's aim and who did the oppose?
they oppesed the Left wing and they aimed to keep Trotsky out of power
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What were the two main tactics that the Triumvirate used to prevent Trotsky getting in power?
Prevent him from mastering the power of the Party. Destory his influence by questioning his ideology, loyalty to Lenin and his activities since the revolution
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Why was Lenin's testiment an issue for the Triumvirate?
Called for Stalin to be sacked- without stalin the triumvirate would lose their majority= other 2 backed him.got testiment to be kept private by claiming it undermined authority of government
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How did Stalin us his position as General Secretary to undermine Trotsky?
created an approved list of candidates for the party congress= they elect the Politburo. 30% 'recommended'
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How did Trotsky also help to prevent himself from becoming the next leader?
Poor health= neglected postition on politburo= left out of major discussions. Refused to make private alliances= didn't understand the nature of the struggle he was in
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How did the Triumvirate aim to destroy Trotsky's reputation in the long run?
Lenin's funeral- demonstrate his disloyalty. Critisised his book for apparent disrespect of Lenin. Trotskyism- not Leninism- Form of mencheviks= continual disagreements with Lenin. Forming fractions
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When did the Triumvirate split?
early 1925
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How did Stalin manage to maintain his reputation after the Triumvirate?
didn't get involved in arguments/ debates with Trotsky = respect of other party members remained.
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they oppesed the Left wing and they aimed to keep Trotsky out of power

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