Explain the effects of the purges in the Soviet Union in the 1930s
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Selin Oztemizer IB1
History Essay
Explain the effects of the purges in the S.U. in the 1930s
The purges in the 1930s affected the Soviet Union economically, politically, socially, psychologically and militarily. The main effect was on the politics. Stalin got rid of the opposition to rise and secure his power. He united his supporters and became the supreme leader of the Soviet Union. The fact that he got rid of the opposition decreased the number of the components of the party which left more work to do because Stalin did not rely on anyone to fill their positions. There was a lack of consistency.