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In History / High School | 2025-07-03

Who was known for targeting and killing educated intellectuals in order to protect his political position?

A. Vyacheslav Molotov
B. Czar Nicholas
C. Nikita Khrushchev
D. Joseph Stalin

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Answer (2)

Joseph Stalin was known for targeting educated intellectuals during the Great Purge to consolidate his political power. This campaign involved mass arrests and executions from 1936 to 1938. The correct answer to the question is D. Joseph Stalin.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

Joseph Stalin was known for his targeted purges against educated intellectuals during the Great Purge in the late 1930s. He employed these brutal tactics to eliminate perceived threats and consolidate his political power. Other leaders listed did not implement similar strategies. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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