Stalin’s rise to power and dictatorship, 1924-41


  • 1) Give two things you can infer from Source A about the Cult of Stalin 4 Marks



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  • 2) Explain why Stalin emerged as the leader of the USSR
    You may use the following in your answer:

    - Lenin’s funeral
    - Leon Trotsky

    You must also use information of your own 12 Marks


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  • 3) How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into life under Stalin in the 1930s?
    Explain your answer, using Sources B and C and your knowledge of the historical context 8 Marks



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  • 4) Study Interpretations 1 and 2.
    They give different views about how Stalin maintained his power in the 1930s
    What is the main difference between these views?
    Explain your answer, using details from both interpretations 4 Marks



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  • 5) Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about how Stalin maintained power in the 1930s
    You may use Sources B and C to help explain your answer 4 Marks



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  • 6) How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about how Stalin maintained power in the 1930s?
    Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of the historical context
    Up to 4 marks of the total for this question will be awarded for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and use of specialist terminology 20 Marks



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