Infallible

Definition

Unable to make mistakes. Stalin’s propaganda presented him as infallible, rather than acknowledging that his decisions could be wrong.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 3

Propaganda presented Stalin as infallible, meaning that he could never make mistakes. His judgement was placed above criticism.
Revise: Cult of Stalin

1
Treat propaganda as evidence of the image the regime wanted to create, not proof that Stalin was infallible or that everyone admired him.

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GCSE History · key term

Unable to make mistakes. Stalin’s propaganda presented him as infallible, rather than acknowledging that his decisions could be wrong.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 3

Propaganda presented Stalin as infallible, meaning that he could never make mistakes. His judgement was placed above criticism.
Revise: Cult of Stalin

1
Treat propaganda as evidence of the image the regime wanted to create, not proof that Stalin was infallible or that everyone admired him.

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