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Understanding Lenin's Role in the Bolshevik Takeover

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension activities focused on Lenin's leadership during the Bolshevik Revolution, designed to develop understanding of key events and interpretations.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Bolshevik Takeover
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Lenin
#Explain Lenin's strategies during the Bolshevik takeover
#Compare different perspectives on Lenin's leadership
#Outline the main events leading to the Bolshevik Revolution
#Analyse the impact of Lenin's actions on the success of the revolution

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Understanding Lenin's Role in the Bolshevik Takeover

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Lenin and the Bolshevik Revolution

Source A: Excerpt from a historical account

'Lenin was a decisive leader whose ideas and actions profoundly shaped the success of the Bolsheviks. His leadership was characterized by determined planning and ruthless tactics, which enabled him to seize power during a time of chaos and unrest.' Provenance: Modern historian's summary of Lenin's role in 20th-century history.

1.
Outline the main qualities of Lenin's leadership as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Lenin's leadership qualities with those of other revolutionary leaders you have studied. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of Lenin's leadership in the success of the Bolshevik Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Lenin's Strategies and Actions

Source B: Extract from Lenin's April Theses

'Our task is to overthrow the provisional government and transfer power to the Soviets. We must not compromise with the bourgeoisie but act decisively.' Provenance: Lenin's own directives issued in April 1917.

1.
Explain what Lenin's April Theses proposed and why they were important. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Lenin's approach in the April Theses with previous revolutionary strategies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how Lenin's strategies in the April Theses contributed to the Bolsheviks' success in October. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Impact and Legacy

Source C: Historian's view

'Lenin's leadership transformed Russia from a fragile provisional government into a Communist state. His ruthless tactics and strategic vision ensured the Bolsheviks' dominance.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis of Lenin's leadership.

1.
Explain the impact of Lenin's leadership on Russia's political transformation. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Lenin's leadership style with that of other revolutionary leaders you know. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the long-term effects of Lenin's leadership on the Soviet Union. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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