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The Rise of Stalin: Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to Stalin's rise to power and assesses his significance in modern history.

Topics covered:

#Categorize these factors into political, social, economic, and religious groups
#Significance & Factors
#Identify key factors that contributed to Stalin's rise to power
#Rise of Dictators
#History
#Justify their rankings using historical evidence
#Standard
#Rank the importance of different factors in Stalin's rise
#Stalin

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The Rise of Stalin: Significance & Factors

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Stalin's Rise

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's overview 'Stalin's rise was shaped by a complex interplay of political skill, economic circumstances, and social conditions following the Russian Revolution. His ability to manipulate party politics and exploit economic crises played a crucial role.' Provenance: Modern history textbook, 2015.

1.
Explain the significance of Source A in understanding Stalin's rise to power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of political skill and economic crises in Stalin's rise, based on the source and your knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors in Stalin's Rise

Source B: Extract from a political analyst 'Stalin's rise was driven by political cunning, social upheaval, economic instability, and the decline of his rivals. Each factor contributed differently to his ascent.' Provenance: Academic paper, 2018.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source B into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline why social upheaval was a significant factor in Stalin's rise, supported by evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Ranking the Factors

Question: Which factor was MORE significant in Stalin's rise: Political skill or Economic instability? Justify your answer with evidence from sources and your knowledge.

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Rank these two factors in order of importance and justify your ranking. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Evaluating Significance

Source C: A historian's conclusion 'Stalin's rise was primarily due to his ruthless political strategies, which allowed him to eliminate rivals and control the party.' Provenance: Modern history journal, 2019.

1.
Explain how Source C evaluates the significance of Stalin's political strategies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of political strategies and economic factors in Stalin's rise, based on the sources and your understanding. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
E

Conclusion and Reflection

Summarize the most important factors that contributed to Stalin's rise to power and explain which you think was the most significant, supported by evidence.

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Write a brief conclusion identifying the most significant factor in Stalin's rise and justify your choice with evidence from the worksheet. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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