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Lenin, the leader of Russia, died from ill health in 1924 without choosing a successor. But how did Stalin, one of the least likely people to take over, become the leader of the USSR? His role as General Secretary was used to great advantage by Stalin. It allowed him to see all important documents flowing…

Following Stalin’s succession to power in 1929, once again, Russia was transformed. As part of Socialism in One Country, Stalin focussed his intentions internally. This involved the notorious industrialisation and collectivisation drives which were intended to reform the economy. Nevertheless, do so, Stalin realised he would have to create a more ordered and disciplined society….

The voting age in most nations is usually eighteen years (Grover 2011, p. 3). It was previously twenty one years but was later reduced to eighteen years after extensive discussions and disputes. As individuals transition into adulthood, they are anticipated to possess the ability to analyze situations, engage in critical thinking, and ultimately make sound…

Call for Freedom From the days pilgrims flirt kissed the land so rich, to the days they proclaimed the songs of liberty, America was indeed “the land of the free,” as Francis Scott Key once said. Those who flocked to America had the same dreams of freedom which they have been denied the right of…

There are four main tasks of management, with leadership being one of them. Leadership utilizes power to influence the behavior of others. The behavior of subordinates can be influenced in various ways depending on the situation. Managerial power is divided into five distinct sources: coercive, reward, legitimate, expert, and referent power. These sources can be…

The chaperones assumed he responsibility for making sure that Franklin did not publicize the details of the debates. 39 of the 55 delegates had served in the Continental Congress, and Were well aware of the restrictions placed on the national government by the Articles of Confederation. They were convinced of the need for a stronger…

Aim small, miss small. If only the production stayed true to their line, critics and historians would have commended the movie. But they dreamed big, and so they missed big. The Patriot (2000) is an ambitious film that attempts to present the harsh realities of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina (1776). It opened with…

The different states of matter – solid, liquid, gas, and plasma – are determined by the electromagnetic forces that keep atoms in position. Plasma is an exceptional state found in both the corona and cores of stars, as well as within lightning bolts. The four states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. It…

Self Reliance to Misunderstanding “To be great is to be misunderstood. ” Martin Luther was a great and misunderstood man. He caused a great change in history, and made many turn their backs on the Roman Catholic Church and toward something new. Luther was raised as a peasant and his father was determined to having…

The speech was given on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, in a time where it was very difficult for blacks everywhere, and they wanted to change the way they were treated. The civil rights movement was becoming more and more popular at this time. Purpose: To motivate people to make a change. “I…