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The Bolshevik Takeover and the April Theses

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key events and developments surrounding the Bolshevik takeover, with a focus on the April Theses and their significance. It encourages students to understand the sequence of events through a timeline and analyze their impact.

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#History
#History
#Bolshevik Takeover
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#April Theses
#Explain the main events of the April Theses
#Compare different perspectives on the Bolshevik takeover
#Analyse the significance of the April Theses in the Russian Revolution

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The Bolshevik Takeover and the April Theses

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the April Theses

Source A: Lenin's April Theses

'We must overthrow the Provisional Government and establish a Soviet power based on workers and soldiers.' Provenance: Lenin's speech at the Petrograd Soviet, April 1917.

1.
Outline the main ideas expressed in Source A about the goals of the Bolsheviks during April 1917. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Lenin in Source A with the Provisional Government's likely view of the Bolsheviks at this time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Sequence of Events Leading to the Bolshevik Takeover

Source B: Timeline of Key Events

  • February 1917: Tsar abdicates, Provisional Government established.
  • April 1917: Lenin returns to Petrograd; issues April Theses.
  • July 1917: July Days protests.
  • October 1917: Bolsheviks seize power. Provenance: Historical timeline compiled from various sources.
1.
List the key events from February to October 1917 that led to the Bolshevik seizure of power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the events between April and October 1917 contributed to the Bolsheviks gaining power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Significance of the April Theses

Source C: Analysis of the April Theses

'Lenin's April Theses provided a clear revolutionary programme that united the Bolsheviks.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2010.

1.
Explain why the April Theses were important for the Bolsheviks' plans in 1917. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of the April Theses on Bolshevik supporters and their opponents. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Review the sequence of events and the significance of the April Theses in leading to the Bolshevik takeover. Reflect on how this sequence changed the course of Russian history.

1.
Write a short summary of how the April Theses influenced the Bolshevik Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the importance of the April Theses in the context of the Russian Revolution. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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