Today you are going to:
a) Do revision on Russian History, 1924-1941.
b) Look at some Russian History Questions.
1.
Look at the following video clip – to briefly revise the Russian History:
Stalin – Overview (12:11 minutes long)
2.
Now look Questions 11 – 20 on p.32-37 of your Exam Preparations Booklet. These are not necessarily typical exam questions, but these questions guide you as to what you need to know for the exam. So, to prepare yourself thoroughly, plan possible answers to Q.11 – Q.20.
Use your Exam Preparations Booklet, p.32-37.
(Please do not hesitate to ask me if you struggle with any of these questions!)
3.
SOLUTIONS
Stalin’s Rule.
QUESTION 11.
How did Stalin gain and hold on to power?
QUESTION 12.
Why did Stalin, and not Trotsky, emerge as Lenin’s successor?
QUESTION 13.
Why did Stalin launch the Purges?
QUESTION 14.
What methods did Stalin use to control the Soviet Union?
QUESTION 15.
How complete was Stalin’s control over the Soviet Union by 1941?
Stalin’s Economic Policies.
QUESTION 16.
What was the impact of Stalin’s economic policies?
QUESTION 17.
Why did Stalin introduce the Five-Year Plans?
QUESTION 18.
Why did Stalin introduce Collectivization?
QUESTION 19.
How successful were Stalin’s economic changes?
QUESTION 20.
How were the Soviet people affected by these changes?
3.
Now it is time to practise more Essay Writing!
Analyse and plan the answer to the following question:
“‘Stalin’s modernisation policies brought great benefit to the Soviet Union.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. [10]
Remember to give both sides of the argument!
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