The revolutions of 1917


  • 1) Give two things you can infer from Source A about the food riots that took place in 1917

    What I can infer:

    Details in the source that tell me this:


    What I can infer:

    Details in the source that tell me this: 4 Marks



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  • 2) Explain why Tsar Nicholas II abdicated in February 1917
    You may use the following in your answer:

    - First World War

    - Mutiny of the Petrograd garrison

    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 the way in which the Bolsheviks seized power?
    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 popular support for the October Revolution.
    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 popular support for the October Revolution
    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 popular attitudes towards the October Revolution?
    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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