Question

who succeeded vladimir lenin and became the leader of the soviet union?
a. joseph stalin
b. francisco franco
c. adolf hitler
d. leon trotsky

Explanation:

After Vladimir Lenin's death, a power struggle occurred in the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin outmaneuvered rivals like Leon Trotsky to take control as the Soviet leader. Francisco Franco led Spain, and Adolf Hitler led Nazi Germany, so they are unrelated to Soviet leadership succession.

Answer:

A. Joseph Stalin