History A (The Making of the Modern World)

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1 Write your name here Surname Other names Edexcel GCSE Centre Number Candidate Number History A (The Making of the Modern World) Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study Option 2B: Russia, Monday 21 June 2010 Afternoon Time: 1 hour 15 minutes You do not need any other materials. Paper Reference 5HA02/2B Total Marks Instructions Use black ink or ball-point pen. Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. Answer six questions (1(a), (b), (c), and (d), 2(a) OR 2(b), 3(a) OR 3(b)). Answer the questions in the spaces provided there may be more space than you need. Information The total mark for this paper is 50. The marks for each question are shown in brackets use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed you should take particular care with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the clarity of expression, on these questions. Advice Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Keep an eye on the time. Check your answers if you have time at the end. N37052A 2010 Edexcel Limited. 1/1/1/c1/ *N37052A0116* Turn over

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3 Russia, Answer Questions 1(a) to (d), then Question 2(a) OR 2(b) and then Question 3(a) OR 3(b). Question 1 you must answer all parts of this question. Study Source A. Source A: From a history of the Modern World, published in Stalin s achievements were constantly praised. Part of Stalin s approach was to use the cult of personality. The Soviet people were taught that Stalin was an allpowerful and all-knowing leader. He was the father figure who ruled with all their interests at heart. His image was everywhere in posters, statues and books. There was even a set of eight recordings made of his speeches. (a) What can you learn from Source A about Stalin s rule of the Soviet Union? (4) *N37052A0316* 3 Turn over

4 (b) Describe the key features of the Kornilov Revolt. (6) 4 *N37052A0416*

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6 (c) Explain the effects of Lenin s policy of War Communism on Russia. (8) 6 *N37052A0616*

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8 (d) Explain why Stalin became the leader of the Soviet Union. (8) 8 *N37052A0816*

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10 Answer EITHER Question 2(a) OR 2(b). EITHER 2 (a) Explain how the Bolsheviks overcame opposition to their rule in the years (8) OR 2 (b) Explain how the Provisional Government lost support during Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross. in the box. (8) Chosen Question Number: Question 2(a) Question 2(b) 10 *N37052A01016*

11 (Total for Question 2 = 8 marks) *N37052A01116* 11 Turn over

12 Answer EITHER Question 3(a) OR 3(b). EITHER *3 (a) Was the opposition of peasants and town workers the main reason why the Tsar was forced to abdicate in 1917? Explain your answer. (16) You may use the following in your answer and any other information of your own. Opposition of peasants and town workers Russia s poor performance in the First World War The weaknesses of Tsar Nicholas II The events in Petrograd in January and February 1917 OR *3 (b) Was the inefficiency of Soviet industry the greatest problem Stalin had to face in the years ? Explain your answer. (16) You may use the following in your answer and any other information of your own. The inefficiency of Soviet industry Opposition from Trotsky The Kulaks Harsh living and working conditions in towns (Total for Question 3 = 16 marks) 12 *N37052A01216*

13 Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross. in the box. Chosen Question Number: Question 3(a) Question 3(b) *N37052A01316* 13 Turn over

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16 BLANK PAGE Every effort has been made to contact the copyright holders where possible. In some cases, every effort to contact copyright holders has been unsuccessful and Edexcel will be happy to rectify any omissions of acknowledgement at the first opportunity. 16 *N37052A01616*