Transcript Thesis Statement – Example #1

Thesis Statement – Example #1
From his voracious appetite for power to his
relentless persecution of millions of innocent
Soviet citizens, Stalin left behind a legacy of
terror.
1) How he gained power
2) His evil deeds
3) Impact he had on the world
Thesis Statement - Example #2
Influenced by his commitment to Marxist ideals,
Joseph Stalin ruled the former Soviet Union with
an iron fist and forced the world to acknowledge
Russia as one of the formidable super powers of
the twentieth century.
1) What influenced him
2) Type of ruler he was
3) Impact on the world
Thesis Statement – Example #3
The character of Joseph Stalin was marked by a
troubled childhood, a stubborn adherence to
communism, and a cruelty seldom seen in the
history of the world.
1) Background
2) Philosophies
3) Impact on the world
Thesis Statement – Example #4
To understand how Joseph Stalin was able to
rule the Soviet Union with an iron fist, one
must look at his childhood, his belief in
communism, and his masterful use of fear and
propaganda.
1) Background
2) Philosophies
3) Methods (terror/propaganda)