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Understanding the Rise of Stalin: Causes and Consequences

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes that led to Stalin's rise to power in the Soviet Union and the consequences of his dictatorship, encouraging students to analyse and compare historical factors.

Topics covered:

#Cause and Consequence
#Rise of Dictators
#History
#Compare different perspectives on Stalin's leadership.
#Standard
#Explain the effects of Stalin's dictatorship on the Soviet Union.
#Identify key causes that contributed to Stalin's rise to power.
#Stalin

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Understanding the Rise of Stalin: Causes and Consequences

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Stalin's Rise

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'Stalin's rise was shaped by a combination of political skill, opportunism, and the turbulent context of post-revolutionary Russia...' Provenance: Modern history textbook, 2020.

1.
Outline the main factors that contributed to Stalin's rise to power. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the political climate after the Russian Revolution helped Stalin to gain power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Stalin's Consolidation of Power

Source B: Extract from Stalin's speeches in the 1920s

'The unity of the party and the support of the masses are essential for building socialism...' Provenance: Stalin's speeches, 1924.

1.
Compare Stalin's propaganda with the actual methods he used to strengthen his control. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of the Great Purge on Stalin's control of the Soviet Union. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Stalin's Leadership

Source C: Excerpt from a historian’s evaluation

'Stalin's policies transformed the USSR, but at a terrible human cost...' Provenance: Modern history analysis, 2019.

1.
Explain the social and economic consequences of Stalin’s industrial policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the positive and negative impacts of Stalin's policies on Soviet society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
D

Evaluating Stalin's Leadership

Source D: Modern historian's view

'Stalin transformed the USSR into a major world power, but his methods were often brutal and oppressive.' Provenance: Recent historical analysis, 2021.

1.
Outline your opinion on whether Stalin's leadership was ultimately beneficial or harmful to the Soviet Union. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the long-term impact of Stalin’s rule on the Soviet Union and its people. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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