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Civil War: Reds vs Whites - Source Analysis

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the perspectives of the Reds and Whites during the Russian Civil War, focusing on source content, provenance, and reliability.

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#History
#Civil War
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#Source Analysis (Text)
#Reds vs Whites
#Explain the perspectives of the Reds and Whites during the Russian Civil War
#Compare the reliability of different sources from the period
#Analyse how provenance affects the usefulness of sources

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Civil War: Reds vs Whites - Source Analysis

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Source Analysis: The Perspectives in the Russian Civil War

Source A: Reds' Propaganda Poster

"Join the Red Army and build a new Russia! Together we will defeat the enemies of the revolution!" Provenance: Communist Party propaganda poster, 1919, produced to encourage enlistment.

Source B: White General's Report

"The White forces are fighting to restore order and protect Russia from Bolshevik chaos. Our cause is just and necessary for the future of Russia." Provenance: Report by General Anton Ivanov, 1919, official military report.

1.
Describe the main message of Source A and what it aims to persuade viewers to do. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B regarding their causes for fighting in the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the purpose of each source and how this might affect their content. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the usefulness and reliability of Source A for understanding the Reds' propaganda efforts. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the potential biases present in Source A and Source B based on their provenance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how the purpose of each source influences its content and reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
How might historians use these sources together to understand the Civil War? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the limitations of using propaganda and official reports as sources for historical research. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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