Analysis of War Communism during the Russian Civil War

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Analysis of War Communism during the Russian Civil War

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Source Analysis: War Communism

Source A: The Report of a Bolshevik Official on War Communism

"During the period of War Communism, the state took control of all industries and food supplies to support the Red Army and maintain order. Peasants were required to hand over their grain, and factories were directed to produce war materials. Rationing was introduced, and private trade was heavily restricted. These measures caused widespread hardship, but they were deemed necessary to ensure victory in the civil war. Many workers and peasants suffered from shortages and forced requisitions, leading to unrest in some regions. Despite its hardships, War Communism was credited with enabling the Bolsheviks to hold onto power during a turbulent period." Provenance: Report by Ivan Petrov, 1920, official government report

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Questions on Source A

1.
Describe the main actions taken by the government during War Communism as outlined in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of War Communism based on the source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the benefits and drawbacks of War Communism as suggested by Source A. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the provenance of Source A and how it influences its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how useful Source A is for understanding the impact of War Communism on ordinary people. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the perspective in Source A with what you know about the social effects of War Communism. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why War Communism was eventually replaced. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain how Source A helps us understand the challenges faced by the Bolsheviks during the civil war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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