Question

How did Joseph Stalin consolidate his political power after Vladimir Lenin's

death?
A. He rallied poor farmers to oppose the wealthy elites that
dominated the Communist Party.
B. He started wars with the Soviet Union's neighbors to distract rival
military leaders.
C. He imported huge amounts of food to end the starvation caused
by the Holodomor.
D. He ordered the imprisonment or execution of anybody suspected
of opposing his rule.

Answer 1

D. He ordered the imprisonment or execution of anybody suspected

of opposing his rule.

Step-by-step explanation:

Vladimir Lenin's was the President and was scared of Joseph Stalin being his successor because he was very scared he would misuse the power if given to him. This actually came to pass as Joseph Stalin employed some tactics in being the leader of the party and got to power . He became a dictator and he ordered the imprisonment or execution of anybody suspected of opposing his rule including his party members.