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Cause and Consequence of the Bolshevik Takeover

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of Lenin's Bolshevik takeover of Russia, encouraging students to analyse historical factors and their impacts.

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#History
#History
#Bolshevik Takeover
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Lenin
#Explain the main causes that led to Lenin's Bolshevik takeover
#Compare different perspectives on the Revolution's impact
#Analyse the short-term and long-term consequences of the Bolshevik seizure of power

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Cause and Consequence of the Bolshevik Takeover

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Bolshevik Takeover

Source A: Lenin's Speech, 1917

'The revolution is for the workers and peasants. We must seize power now to bring about a socialist Russia.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Lenin during the October Revolution.

1.
Outline the main reasons Lenin gave for the Bolsheviks taking power in 1917. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Lenin's reasons with the perspectives of the Provisional Government. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Bolshevik Revolution

Source B: Excerpt from a historian's analysis (2018)

'The causes of the Bolshevik Revolution included widespread dissatisfaction with the war, economic hardship, and political instability following the February Revolution.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis.

1.
Explain how the economic hardship contributed to the Bolshevik Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the role of political instability after the February Revolution in enabling the Bolsheviks to seize power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Bolshevik Takeover

Source C: Modern analysis (2020)

'The Bolshevik seizure of power led to the establishment of a communist government, the Civil War, and profound social change.' Provenance: Recent historian's overview.

1.
Explain the immediate political consequences of the Bolsheviks taking power. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social changes brought about by the Bolsheviks with the political changes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the long-term impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on Russia and the world. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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