DP History Questionbank
12: Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union (1855–1924)
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- Alexander II (1855–1881): the extent of reform
- Policies of Alexander III (1881–1894) and Nicholas II (1894–1917): economic modernization, tsarist repression and the growth of opposition
- Causes of the 1905 Revolution (including social and economic conditions and the significance of the Russo-Japanese War); consequences of the 1905 Revolution (including Stolypin and the Dumas)
- The impact of the First World War and the final crisis of autocracy in February/March 1917
- 1917 Revolutions: February/March Revolution; provisional government and dual power (Soviets); October/November Revolution; Bolshevik Revolution; Lenin and Trotsky
- Lenin’s Russia/Soviet Union; consolidation of new Soviet state; Civil War; War Communism; New Economic Policy (NEP); terror and coercion; foreign relation
Directly related questions
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17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
With reference to the period up to 1914, discuss the economic developments that took place in Russia during the reigns of Alexander III and Nicholas II.
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17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Evaluate the role of terror and coercion in the consolidation of the Soviet state between 1917 and 1924.
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20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Compare and contrast the rule of Alexander II and Alexander III.
- 20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24: “The Bolshevik seizure of power was not based on widespread popular support.” To what extent do...
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17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
“The reforms of Alexander II were mainly aimed at preserving Russian autocracy.” Discuss.
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17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Discuss the view that the Provisional Government collapsed because of the power of the Soviets.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Evaluate the reasons for the overthrow of the Provisional Government in October/November 1917.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
To what extent do you agree that Alexander II was the Tsar Liberator?
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18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
“Lenin’s foreign relations were motivated by practical concerns and not ideology.” Discuss.
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18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
“Russia’s participation in the First World War was the main cause of the February/March 1917 Revolution.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
To what extent had Russia’s economy been modernized by 1914 under Alexander III and Nicholas II?
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21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
“The causes of the October/November Revolution were the same as those of the February/March Revolution.” Discuss.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
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18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
“Lenin had the most significant role in the consolidation of the new Soviet state.” Discuss.
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18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Discuss the causes and consequences of the 1905 Revolution in Russia.
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22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Evaluate the effectiveness of Stolypin’s policies in stabilizing Russia after the 1905 Revolution.
- 22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24: “Lenin was able to consolidate power by 1924 because of his use of force.” To what extent do you...
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19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Compare and contrast the causes of the February/March and October/November Revolutions in 1917.
- 19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23: To what extent did the reforms of Alexander II change Russian society by 1881?
- 19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24: Compare and contrast the roles of Lenin and Trotsky in Russia between 1917 and 1924.
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19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Discuss the reasons for the final crisis of autocracy in February/March 1917.
Sub sections and their related questions
Alexander II (1855–1881): the extent of reform
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17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
“The reforms of Alexander II were mainly aimed at preserving Russian autocracy.” Discuss.
- 19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23: To what extent did the reforms of Alexander II change Russian society by 1881?
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20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Compare and contrast the rule of Alexander II and Alexander III.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
To what extent do you agree that Alexander II was the Tsar Liberator?
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
Policies of Alexander III (1881–1894) and Nicholas II (1894–1917): economic modernization, tsarist repression and the growth of opposition
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17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
With reference to the period up to 1914, discuss the economic developments that took place in Russia during the reigns of Alexander III and Nicholas II.
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20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Compare and contrast the rule of Alexander II and Alexander III.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
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21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
To what extent had Russia’s economy been modernized by 1914 under Alexander III and Nicholas II?
Causes of the 1905 Revolution (including social and economic conditions and the significance of the Russo-Japanese War); consequences of the 1905 Revolution (including Stolypin and the Dumas)
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18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Discuss the causes and consequences of the 1905 Revolution in Russia.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
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22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Evaluate the effectiveness of Stolypin’s policies in stabilizing Russia after the 1905 Revolution.
The impact of the First World War and the final crisis of autocracy in February/March 1917
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18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
“Russia’s participation in the First World War was the main cause of the February/March 1917 Revolution.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.23:
Discuss the reasons for the final crisis of autocracy in February/March 1917.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
1917 Revolutions: February/March Revolution; provisional government and dual power (Soviets); October/November Revolution; Bolshevik Revolution; Lenin and Trotsky
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17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Discuss the view that the Provisional Government collapsed because of the power of the Soviets.
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19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Compare and contrast the causes of the February/March and October/November Revolutions in 1917.
- 19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24: Compare and contrast the roles of Lenin and Trotsky in Russia between 1917 and 1924.
- 20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24: “The Bolshevik seizure of power was not based on widespread popular support.” To what extent do...
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Evaluate the reasons for the overthrow of the Provisional Government in October/November 1917.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
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21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
“The causes of the October/November Revolution were the same as those of the February/March Revolution.” Discuss.
Lenin’s Russia/Soviet Union; consolidation of new Soviet state; Civil War; War Communism; New Economic Policy (NEP); terror and coercion; foreign relation
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17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
Evaluate the role of terror and coercion in the consolidation of the Soviet state between 1917 and 1924.
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18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
“Lenin’s foreign relations were motivated by practical concerns and not ideology.” Discuss.
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18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.24:
“Lenin had the most significant role in the consolidation of the new Soviet state.” Discuss.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.12: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Roman Inquisition in support of the Counter Reformation.
- 22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.24: “Lenin was able to consolidate power by 1924 because of his use of force.” To what extent do you...
