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Explain the importance of Stalin.
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AC Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism
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Explain the importance of Stalin.
Answer
Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of Stalin. by focusing on Part three: Stalin's USSR. Use the chronology of AC Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism, select named evidence connected to Study the impact of the Second World War, including Stalin's wartime leadership and political, economic and social problems caused by the Great, and set out one factor, support it with precise evidence, then explain its consequence for the period. End by answering the command word directly.
Explanation
This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 1 Section A: Period studies, then anchor the answer in Part three: Stalin's USSR. The evidence should connect to Study the impact of the Second World War, including Stalin's wartime leadership and political, economic and social problems caused by the Great and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.
Common mistake
Avoid confusing Stalin
A common mistake is to write about Stalin as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1894-1945.
Anchor the answer to Part three: Stalin's USSR, use precise evidence, and state whether Stalin is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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