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Imperial Russia
Essay Questions
Essay Questions
Analyse the part played by the failure of Tsardom in
causing the February/March Revolution in Russia in
1917.
Topic: Russian Revolution
Dates: February/March Revolution. The first
revolution NOT the October Revolution!!
Key concepts or specific factors: the failure of
Tsardom – the failure of the Tsar
Command Words: Analyse = examine in detail the
different elements or factors
Essay Questions
“The outbreak of war in 1914 postponed the
downfall of Nicholas II but also contributed to
his overthrow in the first 1917 Russian
Revolution.” To what extent do you agree with
this statement?
This is a rich question – lots to say here, your
problem will be making sure that you get the
significant/major events and individuals.
Essay Questions
Topic: The Russian Revolution – the FIRST one!
Dates: Leading up to the First World War – really
from 1905 – to the final climax of the revolution
Key Concepts or specific factors: outbreak of war,
postponement of revolution, out break of
revolution
Command words: To what extent = examine the
merits of a particular view or argument weigh this
against an alternative view or argument, finally
reaching a conclusion.
Essay Questions
Analyse the impact of the First World War on
Russia between 1914 and 1924.
Topic: Russia…eve of Revolution and after the
Revolution. A ten year period of so much
happening. I don’t like this question!
Dates: 1914 – 1924! A lot. Nicholas II,
Revolution, Provisional Govt. Another
Revolution, Lenin consolidates…..
Essay Questions
Key Concepts or specific factors: First World
War and its effect on Russia
Command Words: Analyse = examine in detail
the different elements or factors
A whole lot to write about here too. The
challenge will be to get the significant
information down in the time that you have.
Essay Questions
Compare and Contrast the causes and nature of
the two Russian Revolutions. Love this one!
Topic: Russian Revolutions
Dates: 1917 and just before
Key Concept or Specific Factors: causes and
nature of the Revolutions
Command Words: Compare and Contrast =
Examine the similarities and differences
between the two events.
Essay Questions
“Lenin was able to consolidate Bolshevik rule in
Russia by combining popular policies and
repression.” To what extent do you agree with
this statement about Bolshevik rule up to 1924?
Love this one too!
Essay Questions
Topic: Lenin and Bolshevik Rule
Dates: 1917 – 1924
Key concepts or specific factors: Consolidation
of rule – how? Policies and repression
Command Words: To what extent = examine the
merits of a particular view and weigh this
against an alternative view or argument, finally
reaching a conclusion.
Essay Question
Compare and contrast the role of the Soviets in the
February and October revolutions of 1917 in Russia.
Topic: Soviet involvement in the Revolutions
Dates: 1917
Key Concepts or specific factors: the role of the
Soviets!
Command Word: Compare and Contrast = examine
the similarities and differences between two or
more people of events.
Essay Questions
Analyse the impact of the Russo-Japanese War
on the reign on Nicholas II up to 1914
Topic: The reign of Nicholas up to 1914/Russo
Japanese War
Dates: 1904 – 1914
Key Concepts or specific factors: impact of the
war
Command Word: Analyse = examine in detail
the different elements or factors