Question

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

Responses

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 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.

Answer 1

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They thought that by denouncing others, they would appear more loyal to Stalin and protect themselves from being accused.