Answer: The thesis statement is a complex sentence that explains your main claim, and then follows with the arguments you will be presenting. Usually, you should start with your weakest argument and finish the paper with your strongest.
Joseph Stalin (born as Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili) (18 December 1878 – 5 March 1953) was a Georgian politician who became leader of the Soviet Union ...
Born: 18 December 1878; Gori, Tiflis Governorate, Russian Empire
Nationality: Georgian
First Deputies: Nikolai Voznesensky; Vyacheslav Molotov
So far I came up with these answers for you.
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
Answer: ummm...interesting
Explanation: it was interesting