POLB92H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nuclear Weapon, Adolf Eichmann, Mein Kampf
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People were told to rule out enemies of the party (report on neighbours etc. Could be used as revenge on a neighbour you hate etc. He was deeply aware of what was going on. Without stalin, you would not have the great terror. Actively promoted as a form of social revenge or punishment against bourgeoisie. If they were to stay in power, some form of red terror was necessary. No serious regime opposition when it began. All of stalin"s opposition was wiped out already! Stalin as a paranoid maniac--he was not a good father! Notions of honour and revenge (stalin was thin skinned and easily offended) If someone hurt your honour, you have to avenge it. He cannot carry out murders himself, he needs the support from his administration. You need slave labour to build industrial projects. Increase atomization and distrust (your own son, wives, husbands could turn you in!) Past repression created enemies -- 1. 5 million former party members/repressed.
