History Master class 2015 Russia in Transition

Hot topics Causes of February revolution 1917 Leadership of the Bolsheviks – Lenin v Trotksy linked to October revolution Causes of Civil War War Communism Reasons for Reds victory in Civil War New Economic Policy - NEP Lenin’s legacy

Question 1 (a) [3 marks] Use source A and your own knowledge to describe … Rasputin’s influence over the Russian royal family. You need to use the information in the source and your own knowledge. Tip: Briefly!! 3 MINUTES

Question 1 (b) [6 marks] Explain … why revolution broke out in Russia in February You need to discuss two or more reasons. Include specific factual detail – names, dates and key events. (Impact of WW1 and economic hardship, harsh winter of adding to food shortages, unpopularity of Tsarina and her relationship with Rasputin, failure of the Tsar in directing the Russian war effort.) 8 MINUTES

Why do sources B and C have different views about … the strengths of the white forces during the civil war? Compare and contrast the two sources. Make clear reference to content and authors Give a judgement about why they are different This is best done using attributes (they are written by different authors, at different times, with different purposes) 12 MINUTES Question 1 (c) [8 marks]

Why do sources B and C have different views about … the strengths of the white forces during the civil war? PAGE 26 OF REVISION GUIDE Question 1 (c) [8 marks] EXAMPLE

Question 2 (a) [4 marks] Describe … the part played by foreign powers in the Civil War You must demonstrate specific knowledge of two or three factors. (Britain, France, USA and Japan all feared spread of communism so supported the whites. British warships patrolled Baltic and Black Sea. France sent troops to the Ukraine. Japanese sent an army to siberia. USA supported British and French troops. Most withdrawn by 1921.) 6 MINUTES

Why did … revolution break out in 1917? You need to discuss two or more reasons. Include specific factual detail – names, dates and key events. (Impact of WW1 and economic hardship, harsh winter of adding to food shortages, unpopularity of Tsarina and her relationship with Rasputin, failure of the Tsar in directing the Russian war effort.) 8 MINUTES Question 2 (b) [6 marks]

Question 2 (c) [8 marks] How successful/important was … the use of propaganda and censorship in the establishment of a communist state? You need to identify 2-3 key reasons to explain why something was important or successful. Back this up with specific factual detail. Give judgement of how important it was. (Agitprop trains and boats, posters and films, importance of controlling what was written and broadcast about the regime) 12 Minutes

Question 3 (a) [4 marks] Outline BRIEFLY … the key reforms passed by the Sovnarkom during November and December 1917 Provide a brief outline of an historical development. (Name a number of reforms passed by the Sovnarkom and describe their key features in detail.) 6 MINUTES

Question 3 (b) [12 marks] +3 SPAG How far … was the leadership of Lenin the main reason for Bolshevik success in their seizure of power in October 1917? In your answer you should should discuss the leadership of lenin and other factors that enabled the bolsheviks to seize power in October 1917

Question 3 (b) [12 marks] +3 SPAG Develop a balanced answer, supported by facts, that considers two sides of the argument. 1 paragraph on leadership qualities of Lenin and his insistence on seizing power in nd paragraph on other factors such as leadership of Trotsky and the weaknesses of the Provisional Government. 3 rd paragraph with clear judgement MINUTES