Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin's Birth

Dec 21, 1879

Jospeh Stalin was born December 21, 1879 in Gori, Georgia.

Joseph Stalin

Period: Dec 21, 1879 to Mar 5, 1953

Russian Revolution

Jan 1, 1917

This is when Tsar Nicholas II was removed from power, which caused violence in Russia. As a result, the Bolsheviks became in control of Russia.

Stalin Becomes Leader

Jan 1, 1924

Became a leader in 1924. He actually wasn’t even chosen he just took control after Lenin died.

Great Terror

Jan 1, 1935

This event started in January 1935. There was widespread bloodshed caused by Stalin. Anyone who didn’t like Stalin or rose to challenge him was killed.

World War II

Jan 1, 1939

This war started in 1939 and ended in 1945. Germany, Italy, Japan went against England, the Soviet Union, and the United States. In the end the Soviet Union, England, and the United States won.

Cold War

Nov 9, 1945

A war between the Soviet Union and the United States. Stalin was the leader who pushed this war to happen. During the late 1940s the Soviet Union tried to get full control of Europe.

Joseph Stalin's Death

Mar 5, 1953

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953. There are many theories as to how he died. One of which being, he was poisoned.