The Significance and Factors of the October Revolution

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Significance and Factors of the October Revolution

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Categorizing Factors Leading to the October Revolution

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'The October Revolution was the result of a complex interplay of political, social, economic, and religious factors. Political instability and the failure of the Provisional Government created a power vacuum, while widespread social unrest and economic hardship fueled discontent. Religious influences played a lesser role but still contributed to the revolutionary climate.'

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why political instability was a significant factor in the Bolsheviks' success in October 1917.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the roles of social and economic factors in the lead-up to the October Revolution.
[6 marks]
B

Ranking the Importance of Factors

Source B: A historian's opinion

'While economic hardship was critical, the most decisive factor was the political weakness of the Provisional Government, which the Bolsheviks capitalized on to seize power.'

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant: political weakness or economic hardship? Justify your answer with evidence.
[4 marks]
2.
Outline your ranking of the following factors in order of importance: political instability, social unrest, economic hardship, religious influences. Provide a brief justification.
[6 marks]
C

Analyzing the Impact of Factors

Source C: A historian's analysis

'The economic hardships of 1917, including food shortages and inflation, played a vital role in eroding support for the Provisional Government, but it was the political chaos that enabled the Bolsheviks to act decisively.'

1.
Analyze how economic hardships and political chaos worked together to facilitate the Bolshevik takeover.
[6 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of social unrest and economic hardship on the success of the Bolsheviks.
[6 marks]
D

Justifying the Most Important Factor

Considering all the factors discussed, justify which one you believe was the most critical in enabling the Bolshevik takeover. Use evidence from sources and your knowledge.

1.
Write a reasoned argument for your choice of the most important factor leading to the October Revolution. Support your answer with evidence.
[8 marks]

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1/1/2026
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