Joseph Stalin's Emergence as Leader of the Communist Party Was

Multiple Choice

Joseph Stalin's emergence as leader of the Communist party was aided by

A) Lenin's recommendation that he become sole leader.
B) his alliance with Trotsky and the Right in the Politburo.
C) his position as general secretary of the Bolshevik party.
D) strong support of the left in the Politburo, which favored the spread of Communism abroad.
E) the support of the Soviet military.