Vocabulary & Concepts: The Bolshevik Takeover and the April Theses

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Bolshevik takeover and the April Theses, designed to develop students' understanding of revolutionary terminology and ideas.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Bolshevik Takeover and the April Theses

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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from Lenin's April Theses

'The revolution is not yet complete. The task now is to transfer power to the workers and soldiers, and to end co-operation with the Provisional Government. The Bolsheviks must seize the opportunity to bring about a socialist revolution.' Provenance: Lenin's speech, April 1917.

1.
Define the term 'April Theses'. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Lenin and the Provisional Government regarding the revolution, based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the April Theses in the context of the Russian Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main ideas behind Lenin's strategy as expressed in the April Theses. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare the perspectives of different revolutionary groups regarding Lenin's April Theses. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Write a brief outline explaining why Lenin's April Theses were controversial at the time. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse how Lenin's ideas in the April Theses might have influenced the Bolsheviks' actions in the months following April 1917. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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