Chapter 21:
In 1917, there was a rise of Communism in Russia. Within a year, Communists were able to not only come into power, but also take complete control over all power. Communism was welcomed, greeted, and encouraged by many people throughout Russia, China, Cuba, and Vietnam. This was due to the liberation and freedom it promised to provide for things like inequality and exploitation. Little did these people know communism was about to do the complete opposite. It was not till the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 that communism had totally diminished.
Communism is discussed in this chapter and the reader is shown the effects it has had on the world. It helped build and set up socialism, which occurred under the rule of Joseph Stalin in the 1920-1930s. Stalin, in sink with China, redistributed their countries land.
Communism also gave efforts to not only liberating but also mobilizing women. This initiation occurred from the top which is the main reason it was so successful.
Chapter 21 Documents:
Stalin on Stalinism
It was very interesting to hear how Stalin grew up with an abusive father. This fact does not surprise me at all and it truly explains a lot. No matter how horrible of a childhood Stalin had, and no matter how hurt he was by how his father treated him, he still grew up to be like his dad. This goes without saying, a very high percentage of people usually become what their parents are. I would imagine Hitler's life was similar to this.
The fact that he wanted to kill all the kulaks also was very interesting to me. Why did he want to get rid of the rich peasants so quickly? Why not take out the poorer ones first? I think it was because the more money one has, the more in control they are. Therefore, since Stalin wanted to be in total control, he wanted to wipe out the money first.
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