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The Significance of the April Theses in the Bolshevik Takeover

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors and significance of the April Theses in the Bolshevik Revolution, encouraging students to analyze different influences and rank their importance.

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#Bolshevik Takeover
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#April Theses
#Identify key factors influencing the Bolshevik takeover
#Explain the significance of the April Theses
#Compare different factors' importance in the revolution

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The Significance of the April Theses in the Bolshevik Takeover

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Introduction to the April Theses

The April Theses were a series of directives issued by Vladimir Lenin upon his return to Petrograd in April 1917. They called for an immediate overthrow of the provisional government, transfer of power to the soviets, and rejection of co-operation with other political parties. These theses marked a radical shift in Bolshevik policy and are considered a turning point in the Russian Revolution.

Source A: Lenin's April Theses

'The time has come for the overthrow of the provisional government. The soviets must take power and establish a government of workers and soldiers.' Provenance: Lenin's speech to Bolshevik members, April 1917.

1.
Outline the main ideas of Lenin's April Theses. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why Lenin's April Theses were considered a radical change in Bolshevik policy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Categorize the factors that influenced Lenin to issue the April Theses into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious factors. Provide one example for each. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Compare the importance of Lenin's leadership versus the economic situation in influencing the Bolshevik takeover. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse the significance of the April Theses in the success of the Bolshevik Revolution. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in enabling the Bolshevik takeover: Lenin's leadership, Economic hardship, Support from soldiers, Political instability. Justify your ranking with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain how the social support for radical change influenced the Bolsheviks' ability to take power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the main reasons why the Bolsheviks succeeded in 1917. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Compare the impact of political instability and economic hardship on the Bolsheviks' rise to power. Which had a greater influence? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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