Which statement best assesses the effectiveness of Stalin’s policies on his rise to power?(1 point)

Responses

His methods led him to lose his power.
His methods led him to lose his power.

His methods made him less popular.
His methods made him less popular.

His methods led him to increase his authority and decrease opposition.
His methods led him to increase his authority and decrease opposition.

His methods hurt his authority because they were wildly unpopular.
His methods hurt his authority because they were wildly unpopular.

1 answer

The statement that best assesses the effectiveness of Stalin’s policies on his rise to power is:

His methods led him to increase his authority and decrease opposition.

This reflects how Stalin's use of political purges, widespread propaganda, and a cult of personality helped him consolidate his power and eliminate rivals, leading to increased authority despite the brutality of his methods.