STALIN QUESTIONS(Source based)
SOURCE A
The following source describes the power struggle after the death of
Vladimir Lenin.
After Lenin died in 1924, a struggle for power began within the Communist
Party. Stalin used his position as General Secretary to appoint loyal
supporters to key positions in the party. This allowed him to gradually
strengthen his control. His main rival, Leon Trotsky, was eventually
removed from power and forced into exile.
QUESTIONS
1.1 Who died in 1924, leading to the struggle for power? (1 × 1) (1)
1.2 What position did Stalin hold that helped him gain power? (1 × 2) (2)
1.3 Name Stalin’s main rival mentioned in the source. (1 × 1) (1)
1.4 What happened to Trotsky after Stalin consolidated power? (1 × 2) (2)
1.5 Explain how Stalin used his position to strengthen his control in the
Communist Party. (2 × 2) (4)
SOURCE B
The source explains Stalin’s economic policies.
Stalin introduced the Five-Year Plans to rapidly industrialise the Soviet
Union. Heavy industries such as steel, coal, and electricity production
were prioritised. At the same time, Stalin introduced collectivisation in
agriculture. This policy forced peasants to give up their private land and
work on large collective farms controlled by the state.
QUESTIONS
2.1 What were the Five-Year Plans designed to achieve? (1 × 2) (2)
2.2 Identify TWO industries prioritised during Stalin’s industrialisation
programme. (2 × 1) (2)
SOURCE A
The following source describes the power struggle after the death of
Vladimir Lenin.
After Lenin died in 1924, a struggle for power began within the Communist
Party. Stalin used his position as General Secretary to appoint loyal
supporters to key positions in the party. This allowed him to gradually
strengthen his control. His main rival, Leon Trotsky, was eventually
removed from power and forced into exile.
QUESTIONS
1.1 Who died in 1924, leading to the struggle for power? (1 × 1) (1)
1.2 What position did Stalin hold that helped him gain power? (1 × 2) (2)
1.3 Name Stalin’s main rival mentioned in the source. (1 × 1) (1)
1.4 What happened to Trotsky after Stalin consolidated power? (1 × 2) (2)
1.5 Explain how Stalin used his position to strengthen his control in the
Communist Party. (2 × 2) (4)
SOURCE B
The source explains Stalin’s economic policies.
Stalin introduced the Five-Year Plans to rapidly industrialise the Soviet
Union. Heavy industries such as steel, coal, and electricity production
were prioritised. At the same time, Stalin introduced collectivisation in
agriculture. This policy forced peasants to give up their private land and
work on large collective farms controlled by the state.
QUESTIONS
2.1 What were the Five-Year Plans designed to achieve? (1 × 2) (2)
2.2 Identify TWO industries prioritised during Stalin’s industrialisation
programme. (2 × 1) (2)
