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Rise of Dictators: Stalin and the Path to Power

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
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This worksheet focuses on the chronological development of Stalin's rise to power, encouraging students to understand key events and their significance through timeline analysis.

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#Outline the chronological sequence of Stalin's consolidation of power
#Rise of Dictators
#History
#Explain key events that led to Stalin's rise to power
#Standard
#Compare Stalin's rise with other dictatorships
#Timeline & Chronology
#Stalin

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Rise of Dictators: Stalin and the Path to Power

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Stalin's Rise to Power: Timeline and Key Events

Source A: Excerpt from Stalin's speech, 1929

'The path to socialism in one country is clear. We must strengthen our position within the Soviet Union and prepare for external challenges.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Stalin at the Communist Party Congress, 1929.

Source B: Excerpt from Trotsky's critique, 1929

'Stalin's policies mark a deviation from revolutionary principles, consolidating power through repression and undermining the very essence of Bolshevism.' Provenance: Trotsky's article published in a revolutionary journal, 1929.

1.
Outline the sequence of key events that contributed to Stalin's rise to power between 1924 and 1930.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Stalin and Trotsky on the direction of the Soviet Union in 1929.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how Stalin used propaganda and repression to solidify his control after 1929.
[6 marks]
4.
Write a timeline of major events from 1924 to 1930 that led to Stalin's complete control over the Soviet Union.
[8 marks]
5.
Analyse the significance of Stalin's policy of 'socialism in one country' in his rise to power.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare Stalin's rise to power with that of another dictator from the 20th century.
[8 marks]

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