During the Great Terror, why did so many communist officials make accusations against other communists?(1 point)

Responses

They found information of plots against Stalin.
They found information of plots against Stalin.

They thought that it was the best way to preserve their own safety.
They thought that it was the best way to preserve their own safety.

They conspired with Stalin to eliminate his enemies.
They conspired with Stalin to eliminate his enemies.

They were working with foreign intelligence agencies to destabilize the Soviet Union.
They were working with foreign intelligence agencies to destabilize the Soviet Union.

They were pressured and coerced by Stalin and the secret police to make false accusations in order to maintain power and control.