Joseph Stalin's emergence as leader of the Communist party was aided by which of the following?

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Stalin's position as general secretary of the Bolshevik party allowed him to control promotions, appointments, and dismissals within the party, which gave him significant power and influence. This allowed him to build a loyal support base and eliminate his opponents, paving the way for his emergence as the leader of the Communist party. While Lenin did recommend Stalin as his successor, this was not the primary factor in his rise to power. Stalin also did not ally with Trotsky and the Right in the Politburo, but rather competed against them for power.

Joseph Stalin's Emergence as Leader of the Communist Party Was