The Significance and Factors of War Communism during the Russian Civil War

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors and the significance of War Communism in the context of the Russian Civil War, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and analyze these elements.

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The Significance and Factors of War Communism during the Russian Civil War

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Introduction to War Communism

Source A: Excerpt from Lenin's speech, 1919

'War Communism was necessary to ensure the survival of the Soviet government and to win the Civil War. It involved the nationalization of industry and the requisition of grain from peasants.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Vladimir Lenin, 1919.

1.
Explain the main aims of War Communism as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons Lenin gives for implementing War Communism with other possible reasons. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Leading to War Communism

Source B: Economic hardship report, 1918

'The economy is collapsing, peasants are hoarding grain, factories are shutting down.' Provenance: Report by a government economist, 1918.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source B into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline which factor you think was the most significant reason for the introduction of War Communism and justify your choice. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Impact and Significance of War Communism

Source C: Historian's view

'War Communism helped the Reds to win the Civil War but at a great cost to the economy and people's freedoms.' Provenance: Historian analysis, 1925.

1.
Explain how Source C shows both the positive and negative effects of War Communism. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of military success and economic stability during the Civil War in shaping the significance of War Communism. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Conclusion and Reflection

Reflect on how the factors discussed contributed to the overall significance of War Communism in the context of the Russian Civil War. Consider both immediate and long-term effects.

1.
Summarize the main reasons why War Communism was significant in the victory of the Bolsheviks. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the factors leading to War Communism might influence its legacy in Soviet history. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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