OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Russia 1894-1941 June 2019 question paper Y219

Which of the following was of greater importance in Stalin’s rise to power?

(i) His position in the party

(ii) The weaknesses of opposition

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* To what extent was Lenin a successful leader following the November Revolution of 1917?

Which of the following was of greater importance in the maintenance of the Bolshevik regime under Lenin?

(i) The NEP

(ii) The Cheka

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* How important was Russia’s continuing involvement in the First World War after March 1917

in bringing about the November Revolution?