What was Stalin’s first goal as leader of the Soviet Union?
A: to purge the country of intellectuals
B: to make the country into a modern industrial power
C: to restore private ownership of land and businesses
D: to become general secretary of the Communist party

B: to make the country into a modern industrial power

Explanation:

Stalin wanted to create a Soviet Union that was strong enough to challenge the West primarily because his motivation was that he wanted a country that would be able to help spread communism across the world

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