What motivated Joseph Stalin to persecute writers, scholars, and scientists? People in these professions made up the bulk of the Communist Party.

Stalin was convinced one of them would try to overthrow him and seize power.

Many were non-Russians who Stalin wanted to drive out of the country.

Stalin feared they might spread ideas that went against the Soviet government.

D. Stalin feared they might spread ideas that went against the Soviet government.

Explanation:

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explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov

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