Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 (AQA7042)

Summary of 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 Course, with detailed notes.

High grade Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on 'Opposition from within the Communist Party posed a greater threat to Soviet leaders than that from opponents and cultural dissidents outside’. Assess the validity of this view of years 1941-64.

Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on ‘Opposition movements posed little threat to the Tsarist regime during the time of Alexander II’. Assess the validity of this view.

High grade Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on ‘Bolsheviks success in the October/November 1917 revolution was due to successive governments’ failure to meet peasant demands from 1891.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on 'In the context of 1894-1917, how important was the First World War in explaining the Tsar’s decision to abdicate in February/March 1917?'

High grade Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on ‘In the years 1894 to 1914, opposition movements achieved little’. Assess the validity of this view.

High grade Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on ‘The political authority of the regime was weakened by the reforms of Alexander II but restored by Alexander III’.

High grade Alevel History (Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) essay on 'To what extent in the years 1903-1924 did Lenin abandon ideology to gain and consolidate power?'

Comprehensive revision notes covering modernisation in Tsarist Russia under Nicholas II and Alexander III