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Understanding Stalin's Rise to Power

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension exercises to explore how Stalin came to power in the Soviet Union, analyzing sources and historical perspectives.

Topics covered:

#Analyse the methods Stalin used to consolidate power
#Reading Comprehension
#Explain the key events that led to Stalin's rise to power
#Rise of Dictators
#History
#Standard
#Compare Stalin's rise with other dictators
#Stalin

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Understanding Stalin's Rise to Power

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Stalin's Path to Power

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's account 'Stalin’s rise was marked by strategic alliances, manipulation of party members, and the suppression of rivals. His position as General Secretary gave him control over appointments, which he used to build support within the Communist Party.'

Source B: A contemporary newspaper report 'Stalin’s appointment as leader was sudden and unexpected, but behind the scenes, he had been consolidating power through political cunning and ruthless tactics.'

Source C: A biographer’s view 'Stalin exploited fears of foreign invasion and economic instability to justify his increasing control, presenting himself as the protector of the Soviet Union.'

1.
Explain how Source A describes Stalin's methods of gaining power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source B and Source C on Stalin's rise to power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the key events that contributed to Stalin becoming the leader of the Soviet Union. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how Stalin justified his policies and actions to the Soviet people. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the significance of Stalin’s role as General Secretary in his rise to power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare Stalin's rise to power with that of another dictator, such as Hitler or Mussolini. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
7.
Assess the impact of Stalin’s policies on the Soviet Union. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
8.
Write a brief conclusion on how Stalin’s rise to power affected the course of Soviet history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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