Question

World War I and its Aftermath Unit Test
• World History A: World War I ar
How did Joseph Stalin develop a cult of personality to assert his authority?
(1 point)
• By taking control of the government, he was able to gain support.
• He used this development to execute hundreds of thousands.
He used this development to deport authors who opposed him.
• By taking control of the media, he portrayed himself as a strong leader.

Answer 1

By taking control of the media, he portrayed himself as a strong leader.

He used propaganda, censorship, portraits, films, education, and state-controlled newspapers to build an idealized image of himself and suppress dissent.