1. Exam Paper 2 Topic 3 The rise and rule of single-party states

2. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2002
11. Analyze conditions that led to single-party states during the twentieth century.
12. Compare and contrast the domestic policies of Hitler and Stalin.
13. In what ways, and for what reasons, did two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region, fail to achieve their objectives?
14. Explain and examine the methods used by one of the following rulers of single-party states, to obtain and keep power: Lenin; Mao; Peron.
15. Assess the treatment of women and religious groups in two single-party states.

3. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2003
11. “In order to achieve and retain power a leader of a single-party state needed to be ruthless, blind to human suffering and yet charismatic.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion?
12. Account for the rise to power of one of the following: Castro; Mussolini; Nasser.
13. Compare and contrast the economic and social policies of Mao and Stalin.
14. In what ways, and for what reasons, did the aims and policies of two or more right wing rulers of single-party states differ?
15. Examine the role of education and/or the arts in two single party states, each chosen from a different region.

4. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2004
11. Analyze the methods used by one single-party ruler in his successful bid for power.
12. Evaluate the importance of ideology in the policies of two of the following rulers of single-party states: Castro; Hitler; Lenin; Nyrere.
13. Compare and contrast the foreign policies of two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region.
14. In what ways, and to what extent, did either Nasser or Peron improve social and economic conditions?
15. Examine the global impact of one ruler of a single-party state.

5. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2005
11. Analyze the methods used and the conditions which helped in the rise to power of one ruler of a single-party state.
12. Evaluate the successes and failures of one ruler of a single-party state.
13. Assess the methods used by either Lenin or Peron to maintain his regime.
14. Compare and contrast the influence outside their own countries of Hitler and Mao.
15. Examine the status of women in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region.

6. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2006
11. To what extent was the rise to power of either Hitler or Mao due to personal appeal and ability?
12. Compare and contrast the domestic policies of two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region.
13. Assess the methods used by either Nasser or Peron to remain in power.
14. In what ways, and with what results, was propaganda used by one ruler of a single-party state?
15. Assess the importance of ideology for rulers of twentieth-century single-party states.

7. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2007
11. Analyze the methods used and the conditions which helped in the rise to power of one ruler of a single-party state.
12. Evaluate the successes and failures of one ruler of a single-party state.
13. Assess the methods used by either Lenin or Peron to maintain his regime.
14. Compare and contrast the influence outside their own countries of Hitler and Mao.
15. Examine the status of women in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region.

8. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2008
11. Compare and contrast the rise to power of two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region.
12. To what extent was either Mussolini, between 1922 and 1945, or Nasser, between 1954 and 1970, successful in achieving his aims?
13. In what ways did one ruler of a single-party state try to use education to support his regime?
14. Analyze the successes and failures of the political career of either Lenin or Nyrere.
15. Assess the importance of foreign policy for rulers of single-party states.

9. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states
2009
11. Analyze the methods used by either Castro or Peron to obtain power.
12. “The aims and policies of single-party rulers followed their declared ideology.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion.
13. Evaluate the domestic policies of either Hitler or Nasser.
14. For what reasons, and with what success, did rulers of single-party states use foreign policy to maintain their power? At least two rulers should be considered.
15. In what ways did two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region (a) use, and (b) misuse, the arts and education?

10. Specimen Paper, 2010
13. Select two leaders of single party states, each chosen from a different region, and explain how and why the conditions of their state helped them to rise to power
14. Analyze the ideology of a) one right-wing ruler, and b) one left wing ruler
15. Compare and contrast the religious policies of Hitler and Peron
16. In 1952 Kenyatta said: “God said this is our land, land in which we flourish as a people.” In what ways did people of Kenya a) benefit, and b) suffer from Kenyatta’s policies?
17. To what extent were the social and economic policies of one of the following successful: Mao, Nasser, Stalin?
18. Select one leader of a single-party state, and explain why there was opposition to his rule, and why the opposition succeeded or failed.

11. 2010
13. Analyze the conditions that enabled one left wing leader to become the ruler of a single party state.
14. Discuss (a) the ideology of, and (b) the support for, one right wing ruler of a single-party state.
15. Compare and contrast the domestic policies of two of the following: Castro, Kenyatta, Stalin
16. Evaluate the methods used by either Peron or Nasser to maintain power.
17. Examine the role of education in one single party or authoritarian state.
18. In what ways, and to what extent, was propaganda important in the rise and rule of Hitler?

12. 2011
1. Compare and contrast the conditions which helped the rise to power of two right-wing leaders of single-party states.
2. To what extent did either Mao’s or Stalin’s domestic policies solve the problems they faced?
3. “Authoritarian leaders use political policies to maintain power.” With reference to either Nasser or Peron, to what extent do you agree with this statement?
4. With reference to one left wing totalitarian state, examine its impact on the lives of its citizens.
5. Describe how and why propaganda was used in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region.
6. Analyze the treatment of religious groups in two singe party states, each chosen from a different region.

13. 2012
13. Assess the contribution of economic instability and lack of a united opposition to the rise to power of two leaders of single party states, each chosen from a different region.
14. To what extent were either Kenyatta or Nyerere successful in dealing with the social and economic challenges facing the state after independence?
15. Compare and contrast the treatment of religious groups and minorities in two authoritarian or single – party states, each chosen from a different region.
16. Analyze the methods used by one single party ruler to establish totalitarian control.
17. Assess the extent to which ideological appeal aided the rise and rule of one of the following; Sukarno, Nasser, Peron
18. “Successful economic and social policies were essential for the single-party leader’s maintenance of power.” With reference to either Mao or Castro, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

14. Essay Wed….condensed into key topics
Compare and contrast the domestic policies (political, economic, social / cultural – ed, arts, media, minorities, religion…) of Castro and Stalin. (In what ways, and for what reasons, did the aims and policies of two or more left wing rulers of single-party states differ?)
In what ways, and for what reasons, did two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region, fail to achieve their objectives / solve problems / improve social and economic conditions (successes and failures)…in their domestic policies?
Explain and examine the methods used by one of the following rulers of single-party states, to keep power: Stalin, Castro (Political, Economic, Social/Cultural, Religion))
Assess the treatment / status of women and religious groups in two single-party states (could also be minorities….Women, National, Afro-Cubans)
Examine the role of education and/or the arts in two single party states
Evaluate the importance of ideology in the policies of two of the following rulers of single-party states: Castro, Stalin. (“The aims and policies of single-party rulers followed their declared ideology.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion?)
With reference to one left wing totalitarian state, examine its impact on the lives of its citizens. (Economic, Social / Cultural, Political..)
Describe how and why propaganda was used in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region, to maintain power. (Arts, Media, Education, Cult of Personality)

15. Propaganda Question
Arts – Socialist Realism; literature, music, art/poster art, sculpture
Media – manipulation, censorship, editing
Education – indoctrination; History falsified, Biology, philosophy,
Public Displays – speeches, rallies
All promoting Message/Ideology/ Cult of Personality