Which statement best explains why the Soviet Union committed atrocities against its own people? (1 point)

Question

• The Bolsheviks feared internal revolts by supporters of the tsar.
O The Bolsheviks wanted to consolidate power by eliminating enemies.
The Bolsheviks were a Russian ethnic party and wanted to eliminate ethnic rivals.
• The Bolsheviks wanted to collectivize the economy of Russia.

Answer 1

The statement "The Bolsheviks wanted to consolidate power by eliminating enemies." best explains why the Soviet Union committed atrocities against its own people.