Monday, May 11, 2009

Stalin and The Soviet Union


1. What led to the rise of the communists in Russia?
2. What led to the rise of Joseph Stalin?
3. To what extent did Stalin maintain or deviate from the Marxist and Leninist ideology?
4. Describe the political/economic/social policies of Joseph Stalin.
5. To what extent was Stalin a totalitarian leader?
6. What methods were used by Stalin and the communist party to maintain control?
7. Describe the nature and extent of Stalin’s attempts to limit opposition.
8. How did Stalin utilize social institutions (education, arts, theatre, media, propaganda) to maintain control?
9. How did Stalin’s regime affect he lives of women, religious groups, and ethnic minorities?

Here are some websites that might be useful for you during the Stalin unit. They are not a substitute for notes, but rather an addition.

http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/history20/#UNIT2

http://revision-notes.co.uk/IB/History/Russia/index.html

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