Preparing for Source-Based Questions
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Preparing for Source-Based Questions

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Which statement about the Kronstadt Rising illustrates its significance?

  • It demonstrated the loyalty of the military to the Bolshevik regime.
  • It symbolized the discontent of the peasantry towards war communism. (correct)
  • It marked a successful uprising against the New Economic Policy.
  • It was the first major protest against Bolshevik governance.

    • What was a primary objective of the New Economic Policy?

  • To introduce market principles to stimulate economic recovery. (correct)
  • To completely nationalize all industries without exception.
  • To enforce war communism on a larger scale.
  • To expand military influence in agriculture and industry.

    • Which factor primarily contributed to the failures of War Communism?

  • The extreme taxation imposed on agricultural products.
  • The disapproval of urban workers towards grain requisitioning.
  • The government's inability to manage the distribution of food. (correct)
  • A lack of international support for the Bolshevik regime.

    • When evaluating the reliability of historical sources, which aspect is most crucial?

    <p>The consistency of the source with other evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for effective paragraph writing in history?

    <p>A clear point that supports the overall argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of War Communism that contributed to its failures?

    <p>Strict grain requisitioning policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor was most influential in the shift to the New Economic Policy (NEP)?

    <p>Economic disaster and food shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Kronstadt Rising was significant in terms of historical interpretation?

    <p>It highlighted discontent among the working class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical skill needed when analyzing the reliability of historical sources?

    <p>Evaluating the time period of the source creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important element to include in paragraph writing for history?

    <p>A clear thesis supported by facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Action Verbs

    • List, mention, etc. are action verbs used in source-based questions
    • These action verbs expect you to find answers within the source
    • Example: According to this source, what are the key events of the American Civil War?

    How to Prepare for Source-Based Questions

    • Understand the story and its concepts
    • Work through past papers to practice
    • Understand the phrasing of the questions
    • Analyze the questions
    • Use a pencil and work with the sources
    • Know the content of the sources
    • Prepare for source-based questions

    Source-Based Questions

    • Be guided by the mark allocation per question
    • Short response for 1 mark: Extract information from the source
    • Complex response for 2 marks: Provide definitions or explanations
    • Complex responses for 4 marks: Provide interpretations or explanations

    Cognitive Levels of Questions

    • Extract evidence from sources: What information in the source tells you about...?
    • Quote evidence from the source: Quote evidence from the source...
    • List reasons from the source: List reasons from the source….

    Communism in Russia 1900 -1940

    • Communism in Russia was a significant historical period
    • Capitalism in the USA 1900 - 1940 is also covered

    Paragraph Writing

    • Develop a line of argument using the PEEL method

    Essay Questions - Stalin’s Five Year Plans

    • Take a stance: To a great extent, to some extent, to a lesser extent
    • Elaborate on why a stance was chosen
    • Orientate the marker by referring to the information that will be in the essay

    The PEEL Method

    • Introduce the essay by taking a line of argument or making a major point
    • Explain in detail the main point, how it relates to the question, and its line of argument
    • Use examples to support and sustain the line of argument
    • Link the line of argument throughout the essay and write coherently

    Capitalism in the USA 1900-1940

    • This topic is important for learning and understanding US history

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    This quiz will guide you through the preparation strategies for source-based questions, focusing on action verbs such as list and mention. You'll learn to extract information effectively and understand how to respond based on mark allocation. Practice analyzing past papers to enhance your skills in answering complex inquiries.

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