Question

what were the characteristics of stalins rule? check all that apply. stalin ruled as a totalitarian dictator. those charged with a crime were always given fair trials. stalin and the government controlled the press. thousands of army officers and party members were executed. human rights were respected.

Explanation:

• Stalin's rule was totalitarian, so "Stalin ruled as a totalitarian dictator" is correct.
• During Stalin's time, show trials were common, not fair trials, so "Those charged with a crime were always given fair trials" is incorrect.
• The government under Stalin controlled the press for propaganda, so "Stalin and the government controlled the press" is correct.
• The Great Purge led to execution of many army officers and party members, so "Thousands of army officers and party members were executed" is correct.
• Human rights were violated (e.g., purges, gulags), so "Human rights were respected" is incorrect.

Answer:

• A. Stalin ruled as a totalitarian dictator.
• C. Stalin and the government controlled the press.
• D. Thousands of army officers and party members were executed.