Question

Read the paragraphs below and then identify what the best central idea of the text is.

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R) – also called the Soviet Union – was first established as a confederation of Russia and other states called "Soviet Republics". They were ruled by a single Communist government and Vladimir Lenin was its first dictator.

The Soviet government took control of all aspects of life, including industry and agriculture. As a result, the people began to suffer. It became worse when Lenin passed away in 1924, allowing Joseph Stalin to become the new dictator soon after. His rule was one of terror and brutality, leaving millions of his own citizens dead.

Answer 1

Joseph Stalin became the new dictator soon after. His rule was one of terror and brutality, leaving millions of his own citizens dead. he Soviet government took control of all aspects of life, including industry and agriculture. As a result, the people began to suffer. It became worse when Lenin passed away in 1924.

Answer 2

honestly I think best answer is D or

Step-by-step explanation:

the text talks about citizens who died.