Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 options: The making of modern Russia, 1855-1991 / The making of modern China, 1860-1997 June 2018 question paper 9HI0/38

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for discontent among industrial workers in Russia in 1905 and their attitude towards the Tsar.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the arguments of those in favour of adopting Western ideas in China during the 1860s and the nature of the opposition they faced.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

3 ‘Alexander II’s reforms, in the years 1855–70, were inspired largely by Russia’s defeat in the Crimean War.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that the Bolsheviks very successfully consolidated their control over Russia in the years 1917–18?

5 ‘The Boxer Rebellion was caused mainly by the mistakes of China’s leaders in the years 1898–1900.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that China’s relationship with the rest of the world improved massively in the years 1978–97?

How accurate is it to say that Russian leaders did little to encourage the peasantry to remain on the land in the years 1855–1991?

To what extent did Russia take advantage of modern inventions and ideas to improve agricultural production in the years 1861–1991?

How accurate is it to say that transport improvements were the most important factor in the growth of Chinese industry in the years 1860–1997?

‘Mao Zedong was the most successful individual in promoting economic growth in China in the years 1860–1997.’

How far do you agree with this statement?