The NEP & Socialism vs permanent revolution

Question 1

What was Trotsky’s position on the NEP?

Answer 1

He wanted to abandon it and begin rapid industrialization.

Question 2

With whom did Stalin align regarding the NEP?

Answer 2

He aligned with the Right of the party, including Bukharin, who supported continuing the NEP.

Question 3

What was Trotsky’s view on international revolution?

Answer 3

He supported the idea of permanent international revolution, as advocated by Marx.

Question 4

What was Stalin’s alternative to international revolution?

Answer 4

“Socialism in One Country”—the idea that the USSR could build socialism independently.

Question 5

How did Stalin use the ideological divide to undermine Trotsky?

Answer 5

By portraying Trotsky’s internationalism as unpatriotic.

Question 6

What effect did Stalin’s “Socialism in One Country” position have within the party?

Answer 6

It helped him gain widespread support across the party.

Question 7

What significant party event occurred in 1927?

Answer 7

A major Party Congress where these ideological and political divisions were on full display.