How did Stalin abuse his power?

Answer 1

Following the Russia Revolution in 1917, Joseph Stalin held his power using Propaganda, fear, and manipulation. He had his propaganda department make posters and convince people of things that werent true. Also, he threatened that bad things would happen if he was not leading. He also had many ways of manipulating things to his advantage that made it easier for him to rule.

also he had purges-periodic arrests and executions. this kept people living in terror and fear.

Answer 2

He killed approximately 20 million, including up to 14.5 million needlessly starved to death. At least one million executed for political "offences". At least 9.5 million more deported, exiled or imprisoned in work camps

1900 - Stalin organises labour demonstrations and strikes in the main industrial centres of the Caucasus (the region comprising Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia).

1903 - He is repeatedly arrested and imprisoned or sentenced to internal exiled for his activities but usually manages to escape. Nevertheless, between

1908 and 1917 he is free for only 18 months

or just basically abusing human rights

Answer 3

Joseph Stalin used his power to gain absolute control. He used the military as a threatening force against the people to discourage rebelling. He used his power as a means to expand his empire through success in WW2. Stalin also used his power as a tool to institute the USSR as a vital componet in WW2, therefore making their continuance in the war vital to the Allies.